Endoscopic reconstruction of traumatic membranous urethral transection.
Newer endoscopic techniques derived from percutaneous renal manipulations are well suited for endoscopic reconstruction of traumatic short total membranous urethral transections. Four men and 1 child underwent successful endoscopic membranous urethral reconstruction. All 4 men are voiding with good flow and normal control more than 1 year after any endoscopic manipulation.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014554:Urination