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The Center for Urologic
ReconstructionTM
What is
Urethral Stricture?
A
urethral stricture is a blockage in the urethra, which can cause slow stream,
frequent urination and infections.
Complications of untreated urethral strictures can include total
incapacity to urinate, bladder stones and fistuli leading from the urethra to
the perineum. Urethral strictures
may occur after prostate surgery, removal of kidney stones, urinary
catheterization or other pelvic injury.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Evaluation of patients with urethral stricture disease includes a
physical examination, urethral imaging and possibly urethroscopy. A retrograde urethrogram (RUG) is used to evaluate and document the
stricture. RUG is performed as an
outpatient x-ray procedure and can show the number, position, length and
severity of the stricture(s).
Once diagnosed, treatment of urethral stricture may include a
buccal mucosal onlay graft. Dr.
Richard Santucci, Detroit Receiving’s chief of urology, is one of the small
number of surgeons in the country who specializes in this procedure. With this minimal impact surgery, most
patients require only an overnight hospital stay, and some never need pain
medication after surgery.
To make a
clinic appointment with Dr. Santucci, please call (313) 833-3320, Monday -
Friday, between 9am and 5pm eastern time.
The information provided on
this site is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional
medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other
qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or
treatment.
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