title: A rare complication of a prostatic stent.
abstract: We describe a case in which an elderly man with deteriorating lower urinary tract symptoms had problems with an indwelling prostatic stent. We discuss the merits of prostatic stents and recommend indications for their use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Ashford Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saleem
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014521:Urethra; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000628:therapy*