[Anastomotic urethroplasty in posttraumatic strictures of bulbomembraneous urethra]

Urologiia. 2010 Sep-Oct:(5):41-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Efficacy of surgical treatment of patients with strictures of the bulbomembraneous portion of the urethra by R. Turner-Warwick in G. Webster modification was studied in 30 patients operated in 2008-2009. Efficacy of the operation was assessed by uroflowmetry and urethrography findings. Follow-up covered 3 to 20 months (median 10 months). Posttraumatic urethral strictures arose after car accident in 89% cases. Mean length of the destruction defect was 2.7 cm (1.5-5.5 cm). Efficacy of surgical treatment reached 96.7%. Erectile dysfunction due to the operation developed in 2 of 23 (8.6%) patients. Thus, urethroplasty by Turner-Warwick in Webster modification is effective and safe in the treatment of posttraumatic strictures of the posterior urethra and can be used widely in specialized centers for urethral surgery.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urethra / pathology
  • Urethra / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods*