Three cases of the expandable urethral metallic stent in urethral obstruction.
- Author:
Jin Sub AHN
1
;
Beung Jin LEE
;
Young Gon KIM
;
Young Kyung PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
urethral obstruction;
metallic stent
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Fluoroscopy;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Stainless Steel;
Stents*;
Urethral Obstruction*;
Urethral Stricture;
Urinary Incontinence
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1992;33(2):315-318
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
