An operation for restoration of urinary continence following total loss of the urethra

C N Hudson; J P DeV Hendrickse; A Ward

doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.1975.tb00676.x

An operation for restoration of urinary continence following total loss of the urethra

Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1975 Jun;82(6):501-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1975.tb00676.x.

Authors

C N Hudson, J P DeV Hendrickse, A Ward

PMID: 1095049
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1975.tb00676.x

Abstract

Twenty-three patients with urethral loss have been treated by the simple creation ofa "spout" from the bladder wall. The procedure is suggested for the surgical treatment of lymphopathia venereum and for consideration in certain other conditions when urinary diversion is unacceptable.

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Lymphogranuloma Venereum / surgery
Male
Methods
Pubic Symphysis / surgery
Suture Techniques
Urethra / surgery*
Urethral Neoplasms / surgery
Urinary Bladder / surgery*
Urinary Incontinence / etiology
Urinary Incontinence / surgery*
Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery