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.

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