An unexpected complication of the remote-controlled intraurethral valve pump for urinary incontinence

Authors
Pannek, J Muller, M Haupt, G
Citation
J. Pannek et al., An unexpected complication of the remote-controlled intraurethral valve pump for urinary incontinence, UROL INTERN, 61(4), 1998, pp. 235-236
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
UROLOGIA INTERNATIONALIS
ISSN journal
00421138 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
235 - 236
Database
ISI
SICI code
0042-1138(1998)61:4<235:AUCOTR>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
We report an unexpected complication of the remote-controlled intraurethral valve pump in a patient with neurogenic bladder, A meningomyelocele patien t with an atonic bladder received an intraurethral valve pump. Acute urinar y retention was caused by a mucus clot obstructing the pump. Prior to exten ded clinical use, the remote-controlled intraurethral valve pump should be evaluated in prospective multicenter studies.