Prostatic stent with localized tissue engaging anchoring means and methods for inhibiting obstruction of the prostatic urethra
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Apr 6, 2004
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Mar 14, 2002
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Apr 18, 2001
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Jun 30, 2000
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A prostatic stent is configured as a unitary body, which is adapted to reside above the sphincter when in position in a subject and allow normal functioning of the sphincter. The stent includes and elongated and substantially narrow conduit, which extends through the sphincter and outside the body of the subject. The conduit is sized and constructed to allow normal operation of the sphincter. The stent also includes and upper and/or an intermediate inflatable portions and may include a second conduit for the introduction of medication to the stent.
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