A novel use of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer.
The aim of this study is to present a novel use of Dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Deflux) for the treatment of a complicated iatrogenic chronic urethral injury. A 12-year-old boy with a neuropathic bladder presented a groove in the urethral mucosa due to chronic clean intermittent catheterizations (CICs) and suffered a posterior urethral injury during a failed catheterization for a routine examination. The defect on the urethral wall was repaired using Deflux, a technique that is not described in the literature. After the intervention the patient is continuing CICs without further complications.
General Hospital Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki - Greece.
Vassilis
V
Lambropoulos
Vassilis
V
Mouravas
Irene
I
Papageorgiou
Ioannis
I
Spyridakis
George
G
Marakis
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003911:Dextrans / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D062885:Urinary Catheters / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003911:Dextrans; C487487:dextranomer-hyaluronic acid copolymer; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid