Clinical Observation on Transpubic Urethroplasty for Posterior Urethral Stricture.
- Author:
Sae Kook CHANG
1
;
Min A KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
urethroplasty;
urethral stricture
- MeSH:
Constriction, Pathologic;
Dilatation;
Gyeongsangbuk-do;
Humans;
Orthopedics;
Urethral Stricture*;
Urinary Incontinence;
Urology
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1983;24(2):240-246
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Transpubic approach provides ease and accuracy of anastomosis under direct vision for posterior urethroplasty. It is greatly helpful especially for stricture greater than 3 cm in length or obliterated complex posterior urethral stricture. 9 patients underwent transpubic posterior urethroplasty at the Department of urology. Kyungpook National University Hospital during the period from January. 1979 to May, 1982. Of these 9 patients, 7 underwent by Waterhouse's and 2 by Allen's. Postoperatively. 6 had satisfactory results without orthopedic disability. voiding problem or impaired sexual potency. One needed periodic urethral dilatation for anterior urethral stricture. The results in 2 cases were regarded failed, with development of restricture at the anastomotic site and urinary incontinence, respectively.
