SpecialtiesUrethral stricture
Urethral stricture and reconstructive urethral surgery
Diagnosing the stricture and choosing treatment, from dilation to reconstructive urethroplasty.
Consultant Urologist, Andrology & Male Infertility
A urethral stricture is scar tissue that narrows the tube urine passes through. It can follow infection, injury, a previous endoscopic procedure or catheter, and sometimes has no clear cause.
Reconstructive urethral surgery is one of the most precise areas of urology, and choosing the right treatment from the start lowers the chance of the stricture coming back.
First step
How is it assessed?
- 1Urine flow testTo measure how much the narrowing affects flow
- 2UrethrogramTo show where the stricture is and how long it is
- 3CystoscopyIn some cases, to confirm the findings
After the diagnosis
Treatment options
Dilation or endoscopic incision
For some short strictures; recurrence is more likely when repeated
Urethroplasty
Rebuilding the narrowed segment, sometimes with a graft from the lining of the mouth depending on length and location
Repeated dilation of long or recurrent strictures can worsen the scarring. Early assessment by a specialist helps choose the right solution.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Urethral stricture
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Choose a clinicCan a stricture come back after treatment?
It can. The chance depends on the stricture and the treatment. In suitable cases reconstructive surgery tends to last longer than repeated dilation.
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This information is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. In an emergency go to the nearest emergency department
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