Pericatheter retrograde urethrography: introduction of a new device and technique

We describe a new device and technique that allowed for radiographic evaluation of anastomoses before removal of the catheter in 80 patients who had undergone either radical retropubic prostatectomy or urethroplasty. Of these patients 11 showed significant extravasation and required continued cathet...

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 142; no. 6; p. 1533
Main Authors Knoll, L D, Furlow, W L, Karsburg, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1989
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Equipment Design
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Period
Prostatectomy
Radiography
Urethra - diagnostic imaging
Urethra - surgery
Urinary Catheterization - instrumentation
Urinary Catheterization - methods
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Summary:We describe a new device and technique that allowed for radiographic evaluation of anastomoses before removal of the catheter in 80 patients who had undergone either radical retropubic prostatectomy or urethroplasty. Of these patients 11 showed significant extravasation and required continued catheterization. We advocate this procedure for documentation of complete urethral healing to prevent premature catheter removal.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(17)39152-8