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World J Clin Urol. Nov 24, 2014; 3(3): 227-237
Published online Nov 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i3.227
Published online Nov 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i3.227
Functional and metabolic complications of androgen deprivation therapy
Jaime O Herrera-Caceres, Ricardo A Castillejos-Molina, Department of Urology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición “Salvador Zubirán”, Colonia Sección XVI, Delegación Tlalpan, México City 14000, México
Author contributions: Both authors collaborated equally in the design, acquisition of data and interpretation, writing and editing of the manuscript; both authors approve the final manuscript.
Correspondence to: Ricardo A Castillejos-Molina, MD, Department of Urology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición “Salvador Zubirán”, Vasco de Quiroga 16, Colonia Sección XVI, Delegación Tlalpan, México City 14000, México. rcastillejosmolina@gmail.com
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Received: April 29, 2014
Revised: August 9, 2014
Accepted: September 6, 2014
Published online: November 24, 2014
Processing time: 204 Days and 15.1 Hours
Revised: August 9, 2014
Accepted: September 6, 2014
Published online: November 24, 2014
Processing time: 204 Days and 15.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The article will review the most common complications related to the androgen deprivation therapy. It includes the most relevant and up-to-date information, aiming to provide a reliable and concise review of the side effects of such therapy. Recommendations are made for the prevention, early detection and early treatment of patients.