Extraction of UroLume endoprostheses with one-stage urethral reconstruction.
We describe a technique for transperineal excision of UroLume endoprostheses with one-stage urethral reconstruction. We have used this technique in 3 patients with occluded urethral stents placed for bulbar stricture disease. All patients experienced acceptable outcomes.
Parsons
J Kellogg
JK
James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA.
Wright
E James
EJ
D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D015607:Stents; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications