Endoscopic evacuation of Durasphere.

Abstract	Durasphere is a urethral bulking agent used to treat stress urinary incontinence secondary to intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Although rare, chronic outlet obstruction and urinary retention are possible complications of this "permanent" bulking agent. We describe the endoscopic evacuation of Durasphere causing bladder outlet obstruction 1 year after being injected.
Authors	Victor H Hartanto, Deborah J Lightner, Victor W Nitti
Journal	Urology (Urology) Vol. 62 Issue 1 Pg. 135-7 (Jul 2003) ISSN: 1527-9995 [Electronic] United States
PMID	12837442 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Biocompatible Materials Glucans durasphere Zirconium
Topics	Aged Aged, 80 and over Biocompatible Materials (adverse effects) Cystoscopy Female Glucans (adverse effects) Humans Microspheres Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction (chemically induced, therapy) Urinary Incontinence, Stress (therapy) Urinary Retention (etiology, therapy) Urodynamics Zirconium (adverse effects)

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