[Calibrated cicatrization of internal urethrotomies over spiral metal endoprosthesis. Preliminary study]

Prog Urol. 1991 Dec;1(6):1034-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors have developed a new model of flewible metal prosthesis to maintain the urethral calibre throughout the period of healing and epithelial restoration following internal urethrotomy. It consists of a large intravesical spiral, a shaft within the prostatic and sphincteric urethra and a spiral in the bulbar and anterior urethra. This prosthesis, implanted in 7 patients for periods ranging from 2 to 5 months, provides additional calibration following internal urethrotomy, but a longer follow-up is necessary to assess its real efficacy.

MeSH terms

  • Calibration
  • Cystoscopy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Prostheses and Implants / standards*
  • Prosthesis Design / standards
  • Recurrence
  • Time Factors
  • Urethral Stricture / classification
  • Urethral Stricture / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethral Stricture / surgery*
  • Urography
  • Wound Healing*