Redo-urethroplasty for the management of recurrent urethral strictures in males: a systematic review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Redo-urethroplasty for the management of recurrent urethral strictures in males: a systematic review

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  • Sara Jasionowska

  • Oliver Brunckhorst

  • Rowland W. Rees

  • Asif Muneer

  • Kamran Ahmed

  • March 15, 2019

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    Open reconstructive urethroplasty has early success rates of 79–95%, but 14–42% of patients may require additional treatment for recurrent strictures.

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    Redo-urethroplasty shows success rates between 67 and 92%, while direct vision internal urethrotomy has high failure rates and complications.

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    There is significant variability in treatment approaches for recurrent urethral strictures, with a lack of standardized guidelines among urologists.

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    Prior endoscopic treatment is an independent risk factor for failure after urethroplasty, complicating the management of recurrent strictures.

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    This systematic review aims to evaluate techniques, effectiveness, follow-up methods, and treatment options for recurrent urethral strictures.

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Redo-urethroplasty for the management of recurrent urethral strictures in males: a systematic review

  • by Sara Jasionowska, Oliver Brunckhorst, Rowland W. Rees, Asif Muneer, Kamran Ahmed

  • March 15, 2019

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