title: Twelve o'clock sphincterotomy: technique, indications, results. (Abbreviated report).
abstract: In contrast to other investigators, the authors regard a transurethral sphincterotomy at the 12 o'clock position alone as sufficient and preferable. The anatomy of the external sphincter and the blood supply in this area may explain the good results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery; D014554:Urination
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers