Prostatic stent

Prostatic stent
Prostatic stent use in the treatment of BPH
SpecialtyUrology

A prostatic stent is a stent used to keep open the male urethra and allow the passing of urine in cases of prostatic obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Prostatic obstruction[1] is a common condition with a variety of causes. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common cause,[2] but obstruction may also occur acutely after treatment for BPH such as transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA), transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT), prostate cancer or after radiation therapy.

  1. ^ Guidelines on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. European Association of Urology. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) | page 36 | 12 September 2006
  2. ^ "Enlarged prostate gland - treatment, symptoms and cause". Archived from the original on 24 April 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2008.