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Are We Using the Right Irrigation System?
Author(s) -
RAO P. N.,
LISTER B.,
LIVESEY J. L.,
BARNARD R. J.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1983.tb03300.x
Subject(s) - outflow , inflow , suction , balance (ability) , medicine , mechanics , geology , engineering , physics , mechanical engineering , physical medicine and rehabilitation , oceanography
SUMMARY— The relationships between bladder pressure and irrigant fluid flow rate were tested using two commonly used supply systems and a 27 FG Storz resectoscope. Simple and inexpensive modifications would enable transurethral prostatectorny to be carried out with reduced intravesical pressure and less risk of fluid absorption. With a continuous suction resectoscope, the modified system allows accurate balance of the inflow and outflow of the irrigant fluid.