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(N99.1) Postprocedural urethral stricture
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664 443 in individuals diagnosis postprocedural urethral stricture confirmed
Diagnosis postprocedural urethral stricture is diagnosed Women are 54.41% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis postprocedural urethral stricture
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis postprocedural urethral stricture
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease postprocedural urethral stricture - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features postprocedural urethral stricture
Absence or low individual and public risk
Postprocedural urethral stricture - what does this mean
Postprocedural urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra that can occur after a medical procedure such as surgery or a catheterization. it is caused by scar tissue that forms around the urethra and can lead to difficulty passing urine, frequent urinary tract infections, and other complications.
What happens during the disease - postprocedural urethral stricture
Postprocedural urethral stricture is a condition in which the urethra becomes narrow due to scarring or swelling following a medical procedure. this can be caused by an infection or inflammation of the urethra, or by trauma to the area during the procedure. if left untreated, this narrowing can lead to difficulty urinating, urinary tract infections, and even kidney damage.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urine culture
- Urethral imaging (e.g. ultrasound, CT scan, MRI)
- Urethral scope
- Urine cytology
- Urodynamic testing
- Cystoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce inflammation, reduce pain and restore normal urethral function.
- Perform a cystoscopy to assess the stricture.
- Administer antibiotics to treat any infection.
- Perform an internal urethrotomy or urethroplasty.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Perform dilatation of the urethra to widen the stricture.
- Administer a topical medication to the urethra.
- Perform a urethroplasty to reconstruct the urethra.
- Prescribe medications to relax the urethral muscles.
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of recurrence.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Postprocedural urethral stricture - Prevention
Postprocedural urethral stricture can be prevented by using proper catheterization techniques, avoiding trauma to the urethra during the procedure, and using an appropriately sized catheter. additionally, the use of antiseptic lubricants and antibiotics can help reduce the risk of infection and subsequent stricture formation.