title: [Internal urethrotomy in the treatment of urethral stenosis. Experience at the "Marqués de Valdecilla" University Hospital].
abstract: The results of treatment of urethral strictures using the Sachse urethrotome in 31 patients are presented. These patients had consulted between 1985 and 1990 and were followed for a minimum of 6 months. The most common etiology in our series was iatrogenic (57.57%), particularly incorrect catheter placement. Single (66.66%) and short (72.72%) strictures were more common than the multiple (15.15%) and long (15.15%). The strictures were more frequently localized to the bulbous urethra (42.42%). Spinal and general anesthesia were utilized. The catheters were made of silastic material with calibers ranging from 16-22 FR and patients remained in the hospital from 4-30 days. Good results were achieved in 51.61%, fair in 22.58% and poor in 25.80%. The literature on endoscopic management of urethral stricture is briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla Santander, España.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Concepción Masip
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fernández Gómez
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hernández Rodríguez
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Portillo Martín
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Correas Gómez
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Gutiérrez Baños
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Martín García
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects
vernacular_title: Uretrotomía interna en el tratamiento de las estenosis de uretra. Experiencia del Hospital Universitario "Marqués de Valdecilla".