Urethral device in women with chronic urinary retention: an alternative to self-catheterization?

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
Chafika MazouniGérard Serment

Abstract

To assess the efficacy and safety of a new urethral prosthesis in the management of chronic urinary retention in women as an alternative to intermittent or indwelling catheterization. Between May 1999 and July 2000, 60 women with chronic urinary retention were prospectively enrolled in the study. The prosthesis was inserted under local anaesthesia. A magnetic control unit activates the urethral device to achieve micturition. Duration of the experience, complications and compliance were evaluated. Thirty patients were satisfied with the device. Discontinuation occurred in the first two weeks following implantation in 50% of cases. Bladder migration of the prosthesis occurred in two cases, urinary leakage around the device in four patients, spontaneous expulsion in two women and cystitis was diagnosed in two cases. This intraurethral prosthesis is an attractive, simple technique for use as an alternative to catheterization. Some untoward events and technical complications explained the number of discontinuations.

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