A treatment known as urethroplasty can be used to repair the urethra, the internal tube that transports pee out of the body. Urethroplasty may be necessary if the urethra has scarring that hinders the free passage of urine. The action could be one in a series of actions that acknowledge both genders.
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What are the complications associated with panurethral stricture?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I had a BMG (buccal mucosal graft) urethroplasty a week ago. Currently urinating with catheter due to pan-anterior urethral stricture. Are there any complications and risks associated with it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I welcome you and want to assure you need not worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. The panurethral stricture is rather a les... Read Full »
Is it advisable to do urethroplasty in the distal penile urethra using EPA technique?
Query: Hello doctor, May I know if you have done urethroplasty in the distal penile urethra using the excision and primary anastomosis (EPA) technique? Are you personally familiar with any such case? If so, was the surgery successful? Did the surgery cause penile curvature? If so, how many degrees did it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am a Urologist and I have performed urethroplasties. But, excision and primary anastomosis is the procedure of choice only in short segment urethral strictures and they occur in the majority of traumatic urethral strictures that occur in the proximal urethra. Such a str... Read Full »