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. 2001 Nov;58(5):657-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01377-2.

Dorsal free graft urethroplasty for urethral stricture by ventral sagittal urethrotomy approach

H S Asopa  1 , M Garg, G G Singhal, L Singh, J Asopa, A Nischal
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Dorsal free graft urethroplasty for urethral stricture by ventral sagittal urethrotomy approach

H S Asopa et al. Urology. 2001 Nov.

Abstract

Objectives: To explore the feasibility of applying a dorsal free graft to treat urethral stricture by the ventral sagittal urethrotomy approach without mobilizing the urethra.

Methods: Twelve patients with long or multiple strictures of the anterior urethra were treated by a dorsal free full-thickness preputial or buccal mucosa graft. The urethra was not separated from the corporal bodies and was opened in the midline over the stricture. The floor of the urethra was incised, and an elliptical raw area was created over the tunica on which a free full-thickness graft of preputial or buccal mucosa was secured. The urethra was retubularized in one stage.

Results: After a follow-up of 8 to 40 months, one recurrence developed and required dilation.

Conclusions: The ventral sagittal urethrotomy approach for dorsal free graft urethroplasty is not only feasible and successful, but is easy to perform.

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