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We assess the use of thermo-expandable intra-prostatic stent (Memokath®, Engineers and Doctors A/S, Denmark) for the treatment of acute urinary retention (AUR) in men with significant co-morbidities for transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). We evaluate the pre- and post-operative complications, duration of stents in-situ and patients quality of life after the stent insertion. Patients with significant co-morbidities presenting with AUR were selected, who were unfit for TURP. The co-morbidities included ischaemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The exclusion criteria were bladder tumour and atonic bladder. The Memokath stents were inserted using a flexible cystoscope under local anaesthesia. The patients were followed up at 3 and 6 months after the procedure and the ones who remained alive were asked to complete self-administered questionnaires and IPSS scores. Fifteen men with acute urinary retention were recruited for stent insertion with the mean age of 87 years. No peri-operative complications were recorded. Three patients died after the insertion with functional Memokath in-situ. Nine patients had good functioning stents post-operatively, and remain catheter free up to 30 months after the procedure. The mean duration of stent life was 18 months. Three long-term complications were detected, including stent migration and prostate overgrowth. The Memokath is a good option for frail elderly patients presenting with AUR. The procedure is safe and has minimal long term complications. The stent also provides a sustained good quality of life for patients and avoids the necessity of long term catheterisation.
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Lee, G., Marathe, S., Sabbagh, S. et al. Thermo-expandable Intra-prostatic Stent in the Treatment of Acute Urinary Retention in Elderly Patients with Significant Co-morbidities. Int Urol Nephrol 37, 501–504 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-005-2091-2
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