title: Retrograde ureteroscopic incision for the treatment of nonureteroenteric ureteral strictures.
abstract: A variety of methods are available for the management of patients with ureteral strictures. Ureteroscopic, retrograde incision using the holmium laser was performed on an outpatient basis or with hospitalization for <24 hours in three patients with strictures of varying etiologies. With follow-up of 4 to 12 months, all patients have remained asymptomatic without radiographic evidence of recurrent strictures. Retrograde ureteroscopic incision is an effective, minimally invasive option for patients with benign ureteral strictures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Illinois 60637, USA.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: N F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Alsikafi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014567:Urography