Intralesional corticosteroid injections in combination with internal urethrotomy in the treatment of urethral strictures.
In the treatment of 38 patients with urethral stricture, 21 received intralesional corticosteroid injections, combined in 17 cases with internal urethrotomy. The aetiology of the lesion is discussed, together with a review of the pertaining literature, and the results of the treatment are evaluated.
2nd Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.
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Korhonen
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Talja
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Ruutu
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Alfthan
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects
D008775:Methylprednisolone