2011
DOI: 10.4103/0970-1591.85444
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Current concepts in the management of pelvic fracture urethral distraction defects

Abstract: Objectives:Pelvic fracture urethral distraction defect (PFUDD) may be associated with disabling complications, such as recurrent stricture, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. In this article we review the current concepts in the evaluation and surgical management of PFUDD, including redo urethroplasty.Materials and Methods:A PubMed™ search was performed using the keywords “pelvic fracture urethral distraction defect, anastomotic urethroplasty, pelvic fracture urethral stricture, pelvic fracture ur… Show more

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“…The results of these endoscopic urethrotomy are durable in most cases treated, and most authors accept these cases as successful urethroplasty. [23][24][25] Therefore, the overall result of current study is 96.76% which is comparable to published data.…”
Section: Methodssupporting
confidence: 88%
“…The results of these endoscopic urethrotomy are durable in most cases treated, and most authors accept these cases as successful urethroplasty. [23][24][25] Therefore, the overall result of current study is 96.76% which is comparable to published data.…”
Section: Methodssupporting
confidence: 88%
“…The clinical picture of urethral stricture, which significantly reduces the patient's quality of life, is manifested by symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction [2]. Damage to the urethra due to pelvic fracture can be associated with complications such as the formation of recurrent urethral stricture, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The incidence of urethral injury in men due to pelvic fracture varies widely. Two extensive literature reviews estimate the incidence of urethral trauma to be between 1.6% and 25% (mean 9.9%) [7]. In approximately 27% of cases, a fracture of the pelvic bones with damage to the urethra is combined with trauma to the abdominal organs [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 7 8 ] Otherwise, it can lead to devastating complication such as urinary incontinence, urethracutaneous fistula, and restenosis. [ 9 ]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%