Urethrography in Urethral Stricture

Comparison of Diagnostic Value of Sonourethrography with Retrograde Urethrography in Diagnosis of Anterior Urethral Stricture

BACKGROUND In spite of the advanced imaging methods, MRI and CT-Scan, the role of ultrasonography is still unique in some fields of genitourinary tract diseases. AIM This study was aimed at assessing this role in the evaluation of male urinary stricture, and comparison with standard retrograde urethrography (SUG). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. The patients include those who were...

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