Treatments For Urethral Strictures Posted: 01-16-06 11:07am
Prostate cancer<br />
question: I have developed strictures and
self-caterize 4-5 times daily. Are there
any treatments for this such as uroplasty
surgery or stents.<br>
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Prostate Cancer Answer A188 Posted: 01-24-06 09:26am
Yes, there are a few surgical techniques
for treating urethral strictures. Less
invasive methods are cystoscopic incision
of the adhesions, urethral dilatation and
insertion of a urethral stent. These 3
techniques are used for smaller
strictures. A more invasive (but also more
efficient) technique is performing
urethrotomy with urethroplasty. Consult
your urologist to help decide which
treatment is best for you.
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