title: [Titanium-nickel alloy stand for urethrostenosis caused by prostatauxe].
abstract: Self-made spiral tubular stand of titanium-nickel alloy, characterized by shape memory effect and good biocompatibility, was used in 15 patients with urethro-stenosis caused by prostatauxe. Of these patients, 14 restored normal urination and 1 failed because of technical problems. With the shape memory feature of titanium-nickel alloy, the stand may be easily inserted and long-term set in the prostatic urethra. This safe, simple method is particularly suitable to the aged patients.
authors.affiliation: 251 Hospital, People's Liberation Army.
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Qu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications*; D015607:Stents; D014025:Titanium; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium