Urethral Stricture

Trauma, often due to instrumentation or injury, is the most common cause of urethral stricture in men.

Urethral stricture can cause a variety of symptoms, including frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, and a weak urine stream.

Retrograde urethrogram is the gold standard for diagnosing urethral stricture, as it allows for visualization of the urethra and identification of the stricture.

Treatment options for urethral stricture include medication, dilation, and surgery, depending on the severity and location of the stricture.

Urethrotomy is the most common type of urethral stricture surgery, which involves cutting the stricture to widen the urethra.

The risk of recurrence after urethral stricture surgery is approximately 20-30%.

Potential complications of urethral stricture include urinary tract infection, bladder stones, and renal failure.

The recommended follow-up after urethral stricture surgery is every 3 months for the first year to monitor for recurrence.

Risk factors for urethral stricture include diabetes, hypertension, and smoking.

The most common location of urethral stricture in men is the bulbar urethra.

Inflammatory urethral stricture is a type of urethral stricture that is caused by inflammation.

The treatment of choice for inflammatory urethral stricture includes antibiotics, steroids, and surgery, depending on the severity of the stricture.

Traumatic urethral stricture is a type of urethral stricture that is caused by trauma.

The treatment of choice for traumatic urethral stricture is surgery.

Congenital urethral stricture is a type of urethral stricture that is present at birth.

The treatment of choice for congenital urethral stricture is surgery.