Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of urethral stricture.

Introduction. In order to improve the results of surgical treatment urethral stricture in men, it is extremely important accurately diagnose preoperative changes. From this point view, seems promising use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnosis, assessment which subject literature review. Materials and methods. The review based on articles published throughout history scientific peer-reviewed journals included databases PubMed (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/), Scopus (https://www.scopus.com/), Scientific Electronic Library eLibrary.ru (https://elibrary.ru/). search was performed following keywords: «magnetic imaging», «MRI», «urethral stricture», obliteration», stenosis», injury», distraction defect», «urethroplasty», reconstruction», surgery», «pelvic fracture». At first stage, 308 sources were found, 23 Results. A total original studies identified MRI used for 2 Russian studies. Four evaluated only anterior strictures, 10 posterior 9 – both strictures. These 121 patients with (mean 42 patients). generally provides more accurate information extent stricture, nature spongiofibrosis other periurethral changes, presence concomitant pathology compared traditional methods diagnosing stricture. Conclusions. additional planning. However, given high cost method a small number works, further research needed obtain sufficient grounds widespread clinical