Korean J Urol.
1988 Feb;29(1):110-116.
Internal Urethrotomy Using Optical Urethrotome for Urethral Stricture
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- 1chonbuk National University Chonju, Chonbuk, 520, Korea.
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- Urethral stricture has been most complicated problem in the field of urology. We have experienced 17 times of endoscopic internal urethrotomy in 13 cases with urethral stricture and reviewed results and complications with a brief literatures. Of 13 cases, 9 cases have been followed for 3 to 20 months. Satisfactory results were obtained in 7 cases(77.8%). The complication rate was 11.8%(2 cases). Average duration of retaining catheter was 12 days. In conclusion, endoscopic internal urethrotomy is thought to be safe and first choice of procedure for urethral stricture.
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