Long-term results of bladder neck incision in men.
A retrospective cohort of 163 male patients having either uni- (UI) or bilateral incision (BI) of the bladder neck to relieve infravesical obstruction was reviewed. Short-term results were excellent with significant improvement of flow rates. 82% (UI) and 87% (BI) of the incised patients were satisfied. Long-term results were assessed by a life-table analysis. 17% (UI) and 12% (BI) of the patients needed a reoperation during the observation period of 6 years. It is concluded that bladder neck incision is a method with few complications and favourable long-term results.
Krogh
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Department of Urology D, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Beuke
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HP
Christensen
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Sparsø
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015331:Cohort Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*