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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. If urethral dilation is not possible, you may nee...[read article]

Tests for Urethral Stricture

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Cystoscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the bladder and urethra.  More
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Retrograde urethrography involves the use of x-ray pictures to provide visualization of structural problems or injuries to the urethra.  More
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A voiding cystourethrogram is an x-ray examination of the bladder and urethra that is performed while the bladder is emptying.  More
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Bladder Residual Urine Study
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Uroflowmetry is a test that measures the volume of urine released (excreted) from the body, the speed with which it is excreted, and how long the excretion takes.  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.  More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Urethral Stricture

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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.  More
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Dilation of Urethra
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Surgical Procedures for Urethral Stricture

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Urethrotomy
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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 a...  More
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Urinary Vesicostomy
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Urethroplasty
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