Transrectal contrast-enhanced (Levovist) ultrasonography in evaluation of urinary leakage after radical prostatectomy: a preliminary report

S De Stefani; M C Sighinolfi; A Mofferdin; M Paterlini; S Micali; A Celia; G Peluso; G Bianchi

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2005.04.032

Transrectal contrast-enhanced (Levovist) ultrasonography in evaluation of urinary leakage after radical prostatectomy: a preliminary report

Urology. 2005 Oct;66(4):871-3. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.04.032.

Authors

S De Stefani¹, M C Sighinolfi, A Mofferdin, M Paterlini, S Micali, A Celia, G Peluso, G Bianchi

Affiliation

¹ Division of Urology, University of Modena, Modena, Italy.

PMID: 16230158
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.04.032

Abstract

Quick postoperative catheter removal remains one of the main goals of radical prostatectomy, but it leads to a greater risk of urinary leakage. Transrectal ultrasonography with enhancing contrast medium (Levovist) is a simple, effective, and minimally invasive examination to evaluate vesicourethral integrity.

MeSH terms

Aged
Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects
Contrast Media*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Polysaccharides*
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
Prostatectomy / methods
Ultrasonography
Urethra / diagnostic imaging*
Urethra / surgery*
Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging*
Urinary Bladder / surgery*
Urine*

Substances

Contrast Media
Polysaccharides
SHU 508