urethral stent

I have a SCI and have a bladder that has high pressures when I void. I would like to know if a urethral stent would help with this problem, and where I can find more information about the procedure.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

A urethral stent may be helpful if there are any strictures or blockages that are causing th high bladder pressures.  A cystoscopy can be considered to evaluate for these possibilities.  If there is a non-obstructive cause for the elevated pressures, then it is less likely that a stent would be helpful.  

More on urethral strictures and stends can be found here:
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3075.htm

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.
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