Efficacy and tolerability of metallic stent in patients with malignant prostatic obstruction secondary to prostatic cancer

ConclusionsThe stent was maintained for about 6  months with improved objective and subjective outcomes. The patients with PC, who had a poor comorbidity index and advanced PC status showed a tolerable maintenance period. Self‐expandable covered metallic stents can be used for PC patients with a short life expectancy and unsuitability for gen eral anesthesia.

Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - March 29, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Se Young Choi, Bumjin Lim, Byung Hoon Chi, Jung Hoon Kim, Wonchul Lee, Yoon Soo Kyung, Dalsan You, Ho ‐Young Song, Choung‐Soo Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research