Transpubic urethroplasty for prostatomembranous urethral disruption.
Transpubic urethroplasty was done in 15 patients with prostatomembranous urethral disruption secondary to pelvic trauma. Satisfactory results were obtained in 13 patients (87 per cent). One patient remains partially incontinent, while 1 has a significant recurrent stricture. The operative technique to prevent complications is emphasized.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries; D011467:Prostate / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D011630:Pubic Bone; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery