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Urethral Stricture

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Urethral Stricture Definition

Common names:

Narrowed Urethra
Scar Tissue Blocking the Urethra
Stricture in the Urethra
Urethral Stricture

A person with urethral stricture has abnormal narrowing of the urethra, which drains urine from the bladder. A stricture may form in response to an injury or infection.

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Related Topics:

Decreased urination
Inability to urinate
Pain during urination
Urinary pain
Urinary retention
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Decreased urination
Inability to urinate
Pain during urination

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Urethral Stricture References:

Berger AP, Deibl M, Bartsch G, Steiner H, Varkarakis J, Gozzi C. A comparison of one-stage procedures for post-traumatic urethral stricture repair. BJU Int. 2005 Jun;95(9):1299-302.
Chapple CR, Png D. Contemporary management of urethral trauma and the post-traumatic stricture. Curr Opin Urol. 1999 May;9(3):253-60.
Kessler TM, Schreiter F, Kralidis G, Heitz M, Olianas R, Fisch M. Long-term results of surgery for urethral stricture: a statistical analysis. J Urol. 2003 Sep;170(3):840-4.
Shah DK, Paul EM, Badlani GH; North American Study Group. 11-year outcome analysis of endourethral prosthesis for the treatment of recurrent bulbar urethral stricture. J Urol. 2003 Oct;170(4 Pt 1):1255-8.