Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical anesthesia.
A consecutive series of 18 patients underwent attempted direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) under topical lidocaine anesthesia. The procedure was completed successfully in 15 of 18 (83%) patients. In these patients 12 of 15 (80%) reported either minimal or no discomfort. Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical lidocaine anesthesia is a safe and cost effective procedure.
Kreder
K J
KJ
Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
Stack
R
R
Thrasher
J B
JB
Donatucci
C F
CF
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012449:Safety; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery