[Intraprostatic prostheses].
Intraprostatic stents appeared as an alternative to surgery in high surgical risk obstructed patients. A critical review of the different types of endoprostatic prostheses is made. Finally we tried to establish the true cost/effectiveness ratio in our country, comparing the temporary prostheses with the indwelling catheter and the permanent prostheses with prostatic surgery.
Vicente
J
J
Fundación Puigvert, Cartagena, Barcelona, Espagne.
Salvador
J
J
Laguna
M P
MP
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents / Q000191:economics*