title: Use of transrectal longitudinal sonography in the placement of a prostatic coil.
abstract: Patients with acute or chronic urinary retention, not suitable for operation, no longer need permanent transurethral or suprapubic catheters. The prostatic coil is an excellent alternative. A series of 25 patients is presented. The technique of placement is described in detail as well as the use of longitudinal transrectal sonography in the preparation and follow-up of patients with a coil.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, St. Maarten Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Billiet
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mattelaer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Van Brien
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014521:Urethra; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*