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Urethral Stricture Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Urethrotomy
- Urinary Diversion
- Placement of Urethr...
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Urinary Vesicostomy
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Urethroplasty
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Dilation of Urethra
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The urethra may be widened (dilated) during cystoscopy by inserting a thin instrument to stretch the urethra while you are under local anesthesia. You may be able to treat your stricture by learning to dilate the urethra at home.
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A urinary diversion involves removal of the urinary bladder and adjacent tissues and organs, and re-routing of the urinary stream. This may involve creation of an artificial opening in the abdomen called an ostomy .
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A stent is a tiny tube placed into an artery, blood vessel, or other duct (such as one that carries urine) to hold the structure open.
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