Urethral prolapse after durasphere injection.

Abstract

Urethral prolapse is an uncommon condition among adult patients. We report a case of adult female patient with urethral prolapse after Durasphere injection. The patient was successfully treated with excision of the prolapsed urethra and Durasphere mass, and fibrin glue injection to support the remaining part of urethra.

• Authors: Gamal M Ghoniem, Usama Khater
• Journal: International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction (Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct) Vol. 17 Issue 3 Pg. 297-8 (May 2006) England
• PMID: 15986098 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biocompatible Materials
• Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
• Glucans
• Tissue Adhesives
• durasphere
• Zirconium

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Biocompatible Materials (adverse effects)
• Female
• Fibrin Tissue Adhesive (therapeutic use)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Glucans (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Prolapse
• Recurrence
• Tissue Adhesives (therapeutic use)
• Urethral Diseases (etiology, surgery)
• Urinary Incontinence, Stress (surgery)
• Zirconium (adverse effects)