Korean J Urol.
1992 Apr;33(2):315-318.
Three cases of the expandable urethral metallic stent in urethral obstruction
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- 1Department of Urology, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
Abstract
- We describe the use of gold-coating expandable urethral stents implanted into 3 patients with urinary obstruction due to recurrent urethral stricture(one case) and inoperable benign prostatic hypertrophy(two cases) respectively. The stent formed from stainless steel in the form of a cylindrical zigzag pattern and coated with 24 carat gold was inserted via delivering device using fluoroscopy control under heal anesthesia. During 6 months follow-up. the stents remained in situ and there were no urinary incontinence or other complication. The maximum flow rate were 24ml/sec in case of urethral stricture and 20ml/sec in BPH. These patients were satisfied with the procedure which provided a quiet safe and effective alternative to conventional surgical treatment.
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