Long-term clinical results and quality of life after insertion of a self-expanding flexible endourethral prosthesis

British Journal of Urology
M I AnjumJohn H Palmer

Abstract

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Urolume self-expanding flexible endourethral stent, based on a long-term follow-up, and to determine its role amongst the various modalities of treatment available for the relief of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) arising from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). From January 1991 to April 1992, the Urolume wallstent (American Medical Systems, USA) was placed successfully in each of 62 patients (aged 50-89 years) who had significant subjective and objective evidence of BOO. The stent was placed as a daycase procedure under general anaesthesia. Pre-operatively, each patient was assessed fully in an out-patient clinic by symptoms, a flow rate measurement and a rectal examination. Post-operatively, patients were assessed using transrectal ultrasonography, cystoscopy, symptoms and flow rate measurement, and after 5 years, the International Prostate Symptom Score and satisfaction score were obtained. After 5 years, 27 (39%) patients survived and 10 (14%) died with their Urolume stent intact; 22 (32%) completed the follow-up and five refused or were lost to follow-up. Day and night-time frequencies and flow rates improved continuously. Complete epithelialization occurred in 16 of the 22 pati...Continue Reading

Citations

Apr 17, 2007·Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology·Verónica CrisóstomoJesús Usón-Gargallo
Jul 29, 2003·Current Urology Reports·Robert F Donnell
Apr 18, 2007·The Journal of Urology·J N ArmitageJ H P van der Meulen
Aug 18, 2005·BJU International·Neil J BarberBrian W Ellis
Jul 11, 2003·The Journal of Urology·UNKNOWN AUA Practice Guidelines Committee
Mar 12, 2003·The Journal of Urology·Darshan K ShahUNKNOWN North American Study Group
Jan 29, 2000·Current Opinion in Urology·R KapoorG Badlani

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.