Free-flap urethroplasty for a complex, long-segment stricture of the bulbomembranous urethra.
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.
Khazanchi
R K
RK
Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Dorairajan
L N
LN
Dogra
P N
PN
Nanda
V
V
Chahal
R
R
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*