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Urethral Stricture : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Dilation of Urethra
  • Urethroplasty
  • Urethrotomy
  • Urinary Vesicostomy

Treatments Overview Articles

Urethral stricture
Placement of a suprapubic catheter, which allows the bladder to drain through the abdomen, may be necessary to alleviate acute problems such as urinary retention. Dilation of the urethra may be attempted by inserting a thin instrument to stretch t...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 13, 2006

Specific Treatments Articles

Stent
A stent is a tiny tube placed into an artery, blood vessel, or other duct (such as one that carries urine) to hold the structure open.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 30, 2007
Urinary Diversion Surgery
A urinary diversion involves removal of the urinary bladder and adjacent tissues and organs, and re-routing of the urinary stream. This may involve creation of an artificial opening in the abdomen called an ostomy .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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