A urethral stent can provide temporary relief for a male with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Indications to temporarily place a urethral stent:
(1) The patient is at high risk for surgical complications, especially if the high risk is for a limited period.
(2) The patient has persistent urinary tract infection related to the urethral obstruction.
(3) To identify a patient who may or may not benefit from a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). A patient is likely to benefit from TURP if he does not have leakage and if he has reduced symptoms. A patient with hyperactive bladder or worsening of symptoms may have problems after TURP.
Complications:
(1) stone formation
(2) urinary frequency
(3) transient urgency
(4) overactive bladder
(5) incontinence
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