title: The transpubic approach for strictures of the posterior urethra superior to the urogenital diaphragm.
abstract: For strictures of the posterior urethra lying superior to the urogenital diaphragm, a transpubic approach with resection of the pubic symphysis has been employed. This has permitted primary excision of the scar with reanastomosis of the urethra, thus correcting the defect in a single operation without the introduction of hair-bearing skin and with preservation of the external urethral sphincter. The results in five cases have been most gratifying.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011630:Pubic Bone; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000601:surgery; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*