title: A simple method for insertion of an intraprostatic coil.
abstract: A simplified method of insertion of a urethral coil for treatment of benign prostatic obstruction has been tested in 25 patients. The prostatic urethra is measured either by abdominal/transrectal ultrasound scanning or by rigid or flexible endoscopy. The coil is inserted into the prostatic urethra using simple measurements taken from a Foley catheter; 21 coils were correctly positioned at the first attempt using this new method--a success rate equivalent to that of ultrasound-guided insertion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: O G
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Nieben
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nordling
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kromann-Andersen
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Absalom
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications*; D015607:Stents; D014521:Urethra; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014572:Urology / Q000379:methods