Device and method for determining the length of a urethra

Details Device and method for determining the length of a urethra Device and method for determining the length of a urethra

1995-08-30

1997-08-19

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Truss

Pad

606 1, A61B 5103

Patent

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056577648

ABSTRACT:
There is presented a urethral measuring device for determining the length of a human urethra, the measuring device comprising a member having an expandable portion at a first end and adapted to receive fluid from an external source at a second end. The member includes graduations arranged such that the graduations are located a pre-specified distance from the expandable portion. In certain embodiments, the graduations also are located at least "x" distance from the meatus of the urethra when the device is inserted and in an operative position. The measuring device further includes a collar slidably disposed and movable on the member and is used as a pointer against the graduations to measure the length of the urethra. There is further presented a method for determining the length of a urethra, utilizing the aforesaid device.

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