title: Free-flap urethroplasty for a complex, long-segment stricture of the bulbomembranous urethra.
abstract: Long strictures of the bulbomembranous urethra are a challenge of modern urology, with no absolutely reliable technique for a favorable outcome. The authors describe a technique of urethroplasty using the radial forearm free flap, in a patient suffering from posttraumatic stricture, with excellent results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Khazanchi
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Dorairajan
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Dogra
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Nanda
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chahal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*