Intraoperative breakage of Sachse's knife blade: A rare complication of optical internal urethrotomy (one case managing experience)
Int. braz. j. urol
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43(1): 163-165, Jan.-Feb. 2017. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Optical internal urethrotomy (OIU) is the most common procedure performed for short segment bulbar urethral stricture worldwide. This procedure most commonly performed using Sachse’s cold knife. Various perioperative complications of internal urethrotomy have been described in literature including bleeding, urinary tract infection, extravasation of fluid, incontinence, impotence, and recurrence of stricture. Here we report a unique complication of breakage of Sachse knife blade intraoperatively and its endoscopic management.
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Main subject:
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male
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Surgical Instruments
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Urethral Stricture
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Equipment Failure
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Intraoperative Complications
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
King George Medical University/IN
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