[Urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: severe ultrasonography changes following periurethral injection of polytetrafluoroethylene]

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 1999 Dec;71(5):271-4.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The periurethral injection of polytetrafluoroethylene in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence is a therapeutic option introduced more than 30 years ago which is considered rapid, effective and burdened with low complications. This particular therapeutic option when utilized for the treatment of post-prostatectomy incontinence, presents some problems due to the oncologic follow-up of these patients with particular regard to the presence of local recurrences. In fact these injections should not interfere with the standard methods of evaluation of the urethro-vescical anastomosis (DRE and TRUS). The polytetrafluoroethylene in our experience does not accomplish with these requirements because it modifies the palpatory and sonographic findings hindering a reliable evaluation of that region.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene / administration & dosage*
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urethra
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / therapy*

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene