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Urology (Expert Forum)
Urethral Stent
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Urethral Stent
by Black Sam, Jan 19, 2007 12:00AM
I have a stent in my urethra to keep it open from 20 year old radiation scarring. Scar tissue intrudes into the stent so that it becomes blocked and must be replaced. Replacement is now required every four months and I start to have signs of poor kidney drainage before that time is up.
Are there better than the usual mesh stents?
What else could I consider?
Black Sam
Are there better than the usual mesh stents?
What else could I consider?
Black Sam
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 20, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 20, 2007 12:00AM
Unfortunately, there is not too many options. Many of the stent options are normally permanent, however if scarring is present, it can block the stent.
The more invasive option would be open urethral reconstruction. However, whether this is feasible or not would depend on the extent and location of the stricture.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
The more invasive option would be open urethral reconstruction. However, whether this is feasible or not would depend on the extent and location of the stricture.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
