Fig. 1From: Malament stitch and increased risk of bladder neck stenosis: any association following open prostatectomy in Enugu Southeast Nigeriaa Malament stitch (nylon) in place occluding bladder neck with only catheter passing through. b Malament stitch being tied under tension over a roll of gauze separating bladder neck from prostatic fossa and allowing only catheter to pass through. c completed malament suture knotted over a roll of gauze. d wound closure completedBack to article page