(N35) Urethral stricture

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2 238 959 in individuals diagnosis urethral stricture confirmed
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2 352 deaths with diagnosis urethral stricture

Diagnosis urethral stricture is diagnosed Men are 73.28% more likely than Women

1 939 875

Men receive the diagnosis urethral stricture

2 352 (0.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis urethral stricture

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease urethral stricture - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 55-59

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Disease Features urethral stricture

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Trauma
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Urethral stricture - what does this mean

Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra caused by scarring of the tissue due to injury, infection, or inflammation. this narrowing can lead to difficulty with urination, pain, and recurrent urinary tract infections.

What happens during the disease - urethral stricture

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Urine flow test
  • Cystoscopy
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT scan
  • MR scan
  • Urethral pressure profile
  • Urethral biopsy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To reduce the narrowing of the urethra and improve urine flow.
  • Urethral dilation
  • Urethrotomy
  • Urethroplasty
  • Tissue grafts
  • Endoscopic incision
  • Laser therapy
  • Transurethral resection
  • Stent placement
  • Ureteral reimplantation
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7 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Urethral stricture - Prevention

Urethral stricture can be prevented by avoiding activities that can cause trauma to the urethra, such as straddle injuries, pelvic fractures, or urethral instrumentation. additionally, avoiding infections of the urinary tract and maintaining good hygiene can help reduce the risk of developing urethral stricture.

Main symptoms of the disease urethral stricture

Specified forms of the disease

(N35.0) Post-traumatic urethral stricture
(N35.1) Postinfective urethral stricture, not elsewhere classified
(N35.8) Other urethral stricture
(N35.9) Urethral stricture, unspecified