A RARE COMPLICATION OF A PROSTATIC STENT

SUMMARY 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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of clinical practice (Esher) 2003-12, Vol.57 (10), p.910-911
Hauptverfasser:	Shah, J, Saleem, M, Ellis, BW
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Catheters, Indwelling Equipment Failure Foreign-Body Migration - complications General aspects Humans Male Medical sciences Prostatic Hyperplasia - therapy Stents - adverse effects Urethra Urinary Retention - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	SUMMARY 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.
ISSN:	1368-5031 1742-1241
DOI:	10.1111/j.1742-1241.2003.tb10640.x