title: Balloon dilatation of iatrogenic urethral strictures.
abstract: Balloon dilatation of the urethra was performed in five patients with iatrogenic urethral strictures. The urethral strictures were successfully negotiated and dilated in all patients. Redilatation became necessary in a period ranging from 3 to 10 months. The authors believe that balloon dilatation of the urethra can be safely and successfully performed; the procedure produces minimal trauma and immediate relief of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Istanbul Medical Faculty.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Acunas
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Acunas
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gokmen
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Celik
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*