A simple method for insertion of an intraprostatic coil.
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.
Nieben
O G
OG
Department of Urology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Nordling
J
J
Nielsen
K K
KK
Kromann-Andersen
B
B
Absalom
M J
MJ
Fowler
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C
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