Rupture of the prostatomembranous urethra: a new technique for primary repair.
A new technique is described for the primary repair of the ruptured prostatomembranous urethra. Two different methods of management are discussed. Our results with 18 cases treated between 1968 and 1976 are mentioned and the advantages of the procedure are enumerated.
D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011467:Prostate; D011630:Pubic Bone; D012421:Rupture; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology