A method of working safely with short filiforms.
The use of a new device is described that prevents inadvertent dislodgment of a filiform introduced through a pinpoint urethral stricture or traumatized urethra during endoscopy. The device is easily autoclaved and is reusable.
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Department of Urology, Macomb Hospital Center, Warren, Michigan 48093, USA.
D020684:Cystoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000628:therapy*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy