title: Reconstruction of radiation-induced injuries of the lower urinary tract.
abstract: This article presents an overview of reconstruction of lower urinary tract injury caused by radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Discussions include cause, patient evaluation, reconstructive techniques, and outcomes following repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. nkballek@gmail.com
authors.forename: Nathaniel K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Ballek
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D050397:Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / Q000009:adverse effects; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Bladder neck contracture; Brachytherapy; Radiation; Stricture; Urethra; Urethroplasty