Straddle injuries to the bulbar urethra: management and outcomes in 78 patients
Abstract:Purpose: We describe our experience with blunt straddle injuries to the anterior urethra and identify factors that may affect patient outcome. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the San Francisco General Hospital Urologic Trauma data base to identify men with blunt straddle injury. We analyzed presentation and initial management, location and length of urethral stricture, surgical options, and long-term outcome after reconstruction. Results: Of 78 patients, 40% presented to the emergency department acutely and… Show more
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