Self-designed single J tube and medical nylon string for the prevention and treatment of child traumatic posterior urethral stricture
- VernacularTitle:自制单J管和留置医用尼龙线防治儿童创伤性后尿道狭窄
- Author:
Huan QI
;
Shaobin ZHENG
;
Wanlong TAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Urethral stricture;
Wounds and injuries;
Urethral reunion operation;
Single J tube;
Nylon string
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To improve the prevention and treatment level of child traumatic posterior urethral stricture. Methods This series included 22 male children (mean age 9 years) with pelvic fracture complicated by posterior urethral disruption.A medical nylon string was indwelled after uretheral reunion operation.Urethral stricture recurred in 9 patients 3 months after the operation,and they were all cured by performance of urethra dilatation with self-designed single J tube under the guidance of the medical nylon string. Results All of the 9 were doing well during the operation.The medical nylon string was not taken out until dysuria disappeared completely.The cure rate was 100%.All the cases were followed up for a mean period of 15 months(range,3 to 24 months).All had normal urination. Conclusions Application of self-designed single J tube and medical nylon string is effective,simple and economical for the treatment of child traumatic posterior urethral stricture.It is easy both for the doctors' training and for the children's cooperation.Thus,it provides a new approach for the prevention and treatment of child traumatic posterior urethral stricture.
