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laser vs optical urethrotomy for urethral stricture

Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2021
A urethral stricture is a scar of the subepithelial tissue of the corpus spongiosum that constricts the urethral lumen. As the constriction increases, obstruction occurs and leads to symptoms which may be related to the obstruction or secondary to it(1)
Ali Haseeb, Mahmood karbalaie
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Static MRI for diagnosis of bulbous urethral strictures and assessment of spongiofibrosis grade

Вестник урологии, 2023
Introduction. Insufficient sensitivity and specificity of existing methods for diagnosing urethral stricture require more accurate methods, which may include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Objective.
A. B. Bogdanov, M. I. Katibov, E. I. Veliev, D. M. Monakov, D. A. Goncharuk, G. I. Akhverdieva, A. S. Polyakova, V. A. Vardanyan   +7 more
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Cystoscopic extraction of an unusual intravesical foreign body: A case report

UroPrecision, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Foreign bodies (FBs) in the urogenital tract are considered surgical emergencies due to the risk of complications such as perforation, infection, and obstruction. FBs can be introduced into the urethra and migrate into the bladder. Various FBs, including pens, jump ropes, magnetic ball chains, and needles have been reported in the ...
Mohannad N. AbuHaweeleh, Majd Alkabbani, Yaser M. Ata, Ahmad Itani, Abdulqadir Alobaidy   +4 more
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Internal urethrotomy versus plasmakinetic energy for surgical treatment of urethral stricture

Urology Research and Practice, 2019
Objective: Urethral strictures are problematic due to the difficulty of treatment and risk of recurrence. In this study, we aimed to compare the long-term outcome of surgical treatment of urethral stricture with the internal urethrotomy and plasmakinetic
Orhan Koca, Zülfü Sertkaya, Mustafa Güneş, Metin Öztürk, Mehmet Akyüz, Muhammet İhsan Karaman   +5 more
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The Effects and Mechanisms of the Rapamycin-eluting Stent in Urethral Stricture Prevention in Rabbits

Balkan Medical Journal, 2022
Background: Rapamycin was shown to reduce transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) expression, inhibit the Mammalian target of rapamycin function, and prevent TGF-β1-induced pulmonary fibrosis.
Teng Zhang, Wei Zhao, Tengzhou Ren, Jie Chen, Zhiwei Chen, Yan Wang, Xiaoju Cheng, Jie Wu, Chaoyong Yuan, Tao He   +9 more
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Technical development in high‐intensity focused ultrasound for localized prostate cancer: Intraoperative compression of the prostate

UroPrecision, EarlyView.
Abstract High‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has emerged as a widely adopted, minimally invasive treatment for localized prostate cancer (PC). Although originally applied for whole‐gland treatment, recent advancements in imaging and technology have facilitated the adoption of HIFU as a focal therapy modality, targeting clinically significant ...
Sunao Shoji, Satoshi Kuroda, Airi Ichige, Naoko Matsumoto, Kumpei Takahashi, Tatsuya Otaki, Nobuyuki Nakajima, Yoshiaki Kawamura   +7 more
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UrethroNAV: the aetiology and extent of idiopathic urethral stricture in an Australian population [PDF]

Background: Lichen sclerosus (LS) is considered a causative factor in 10% of cases of idiopathic urethral stricture disease (IUSD), which is important for determining management strategies due to the underlying pathophysiology.
Harrison, William, Raveenthiran, Sheliyan, Samaratunga, Hemamali, Desai, Devang, De Win, Gunter   +4 more
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Predictors of urethral stricture recurrence following urethroplasty: a retrospective review at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Incidence of urethral stricture recurrence ranges between 2% to 36.4% with 75% occurring within the first 6 months of surgery. Hence, they need to identify the predictors of recurrence following urethroplasty.
Chimaobi Gideon Ofoha, Venyir Mamhzi Ramyil, Nuhu Kutan Dakum, Samaila Ibrahim Shu'aibu, Idorenyin Cletus Akpayak, Felix Echebiri Magnus, Ushaaka Swem, Ayodele Oshagbemi, Olutayo Osunaiye, Julius Akhaine   +9 more
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Novel operative technique of advancement urethral meatoplasty utilizing buccal mucosa for Vulvar Paget’s disease with urethral invasion: two case reports

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Vulvar Paget’s disease (VPD) is a rare malignant disorder originating in the external genitalia. It occasionally invades into urethral or vaginal mucosa of female, making surgical treatment more complicating.
Masaki Nakamura, Yuji Hakozaki, Shohei Iwata, Yusuke Sato, Katsuhiro Makino, Taketo Kawai, Yuta Yamada, Daisuke Yamada, Motofumi Suzuki, Jun Omatsu, Masanobu Abe, Kazuto Hoshi, Haruki Kume, Yasuhiko Igawa   +13 more
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Short‐Term Surgical Outcomes: Modified Dorsal Inlay Graft Versus Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty in Pediatric Hypospadias With Narrow Urethral Plates

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Reconstructing the urethra presents in hypospadias surgery is difficult. Occasionally, the urethral plate (UP) may be quite narrow, necessitating augmentation or replacement to achieve additional tubularization. Objective The objective of this research was to assess the application of modified dorsal inlay graft (mDIG) and ...
Yakun Xu, Yanmin Wan, Dianyong Liu, Bin Zhang   +3 more
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