Anastomotic urethroplasty for bulbar urethral stricture: Analysis of 168 patients
Anastomotic urethroplasty for bulbar urethral stricture: Analysis of 168 patients
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DOI:
10.1016/s0022-5347(05)65184-1
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发表时间:
2002-04-01
影响因子:
6.6
通讯作者:
McAninch, JW
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作者:
Santucci, RA;Mario, LA;McAninch, JW
Purpose: We reviewed our experience with anastomotic urethroplasty for anterior urethral stricture.Materials and Methods: A chart review revealed 168 patients 6 to 82 years old (mean age 38) with at least 6 months of followup (mean 70, range 6 to 291) after anastomotic urethroplasty.Results: Average stricture length was 1.7 cm. Of the 168 patients stricture recurred in 8 (5%) but was managed by direct vision internal urethrotomy or a single dilation in 5, while repeat urethroplasty was required in 3 (2%). In these 3 cases extenuating circumstances included patient dislodgment of the catheter with attempts to replace it that disrupted repair, a history of urethrocutaneous fistula and periurethral abscess, and previous irradiation complicating the stricture in 1 each. Other complications were uncommon, such as transient thigh pain or numbness in 3 patients (2%), small wound dehiscence in 2 (1%), and scrotal hematoma, erectile dysfunction and self-limited pulmonary edema in 1 (less than 1%) each.Conclusions: Anastomotic urethroplasty for anterior stricture has a high success rate of 95%. It is technically straightforward and complications are uncommon. Cure by anastomotic urethroplasty should be strongly favored over long-term management by direct vision internal urethrotomy or dilation.