Endoscopic treatment of urethra stenosis by super-impulse plasma electrode / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 219-221, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-297751
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effect of internal urethrotomy with Super-impulse plasma electrode (SIPE) method on urethral stricture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 48 patients clinically diagnosed as having urethral stricture were hospitalized and treated with SIPE under the endoscope from February 2005 to August 2006. The patients' symptoms and clinical signs were compared before and after the treatment. In addition, techniques in operating SIPE were discussed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Of the 48 patients, 46 were cured and 2 experienced recurrence after the operation. A 3-18 months follow-up revealed no complications.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>SIPE under the endoscope is safe and effective in the treatment of urethra stenosis. It is easy to handle and the results are satisfactory.</p>
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Main subject:
General Surgery
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Urethra
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Urethral Stricture
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Follow-Up Studies
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Cicatrix
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Endoscopy
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Methods
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
National Journal of Andrology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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