Long-term results of permanent memotherm urethral stent in the treatment of recurrent bulbar urethral strictures
| Autor: | Yusuf Ziya Atesci, Ayhan Karakose, Ozgu Aydogdu |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology, Vol 40, Iss 1, Pp 80-86 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1677-6119 1677-5538 |
| DOI: | 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2014.01.12 |
| Popis: | Purpose: To evaluate the long term outcomes of permanent Memotherm urethral stent in the treatment of recurrent bulbar urethral stricture. Materials and Methods: Twenty patients who underwent permanent Memotherm urethral stent implantation due to recurrent bulbar urethral stricture following previous unsuccessful surgical procedure from 1996 to 2002 were included in the study. Long-term outcomes of the patients were evaluated. Results: The overall success rate was 87.5% at the end of the tenth year. There was discomfort in implantation area in eight patients about 1 month following the procedure. These patients were treated with alpha-blocker and anti-inflammatory drugs. Stone formation was observed at the urethral stent implantation area in two patients. Post-void dripping has been observed in 15 patients up to the postoperative 3rd month. Stress urinary incontinence was observed in a patient with a 1-year follow-up. Partial stent migration was observed in two patients. None of the patients experienced pain during erection. Conclusion: Memotherm urethral stent is a minimal invasive surgical procedure which can be safely and effectively used in patients with recurrent urethral stricture. |
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