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KMID : 0358319970380050501
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Korean Journal of Urology
1997 Volume.38 No. 5 p.501 ~ p.505
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Treatment of BPH with a Memotherm Urethral Stent
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장석흔/최학룡/심봉석/박영요/권성원
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Abstract
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We describe the use of a new urethral stent implanted in 6 with prostatic outflow obstruction. All patients were in a high risk group for surgery and treated successfully, for a follow-up of 6 to 13 (mean 8.5) months.
The majority of patients were satisfied with the procedure, which provided a quick, safe and effective results, compared with conventional surgical treatment.
The stent, woven from nitinol in the form of a tubular mesh was inserted into the prostatic urethra via a delivery device using endoscopic control under local anesthesia. During follow-up period, the stent remained in situ and there were no
urinary
incontinence or other complications. The average maximum flow rate at postoperative 6 months was 19.5 ml/sec. This stent is a useful alternative to conventional surgical treatment in the high risk and large prostate gatient.
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