Urethral stricture in the female

Complex Posterior Urethral Stricture

Majority of posterior urethral stricture results from pelvic fracture, straddle injuries, or crush injuries. The management of traumatic posterior urethral strictures remains one of the most difficult tasks in urologic practice. In developed countries, agricultural activities have reduced over time and the number of accidents with pelvic fracture due to tractors tipping over has markedly decrea...

Anterior urethral stricture review

Male anterior urethral stricture disease is a commonly encountered condition that presents to many urologists. According to a National Practice Survey of Board Certified Urologist in the United States most urologists treat on average 6-20 urethral strictures yearly. Many of those same urologists surveyed treat with repeated dilation or internal urethrotomy, despite continual recurrence of the u...

Advances in urethral stricture management

Urethral stricture/stenosis is a narrowing of the urethral lumen. These conditions greatly impact the health and quality of life of patients. Management of urethral strictures/stenosis is complex and requires careful evaluation. The treatment options for urethral stricture vary in their success rates. Urethral dilation and internal urethrotomy are the most commonly performed procedures but carr...

Focus on male urethral stricture

Management of anterior urethral stricture

Background: The conventional method of repair of anterior urethral stricture with dilatation and Visual Internal Urethrotomy (VIU) resulted in high recurrence. Hence buccal mucosa is used for long term stricture free interval and is an effective measure of preventing stricture recurrence. Objectives: 1) To determine the presentation, aetiology, age distribution and associated symptoms of anteri...