Improved needle placement technique in periurethral collagen injection.
We describe a facilitated technique of periurethral needle placement for collagen injection, utilizing qa methylene blue/lidocaine mixture and a continuous flow cystoscope. This enables the surgeon to place the implant accurately to avoid waste.
Neal
D E
DE
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
Lahaye
M E
ME
Lowe
D C
DC
D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003558:Cystoscopy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014521:Urethra; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D003094:Collagen