Abstract
Radiation therapy may result in urethral strictures from vascular damage. Most radiation-induced urethral strictures occur in the bulbomembranous junction, and urinary incontinence may result as a consequence of treatment. Radiation therapy may compromise reconstruction due to poor tissue healing and radionecrosis. Excision and primary anastomosis is the preferred urethroplasty technique for radiation-induced urethral stricture. Principles of posterior urethroplasty for trauma may be applied to the treatment of radiation-induced urethral strictures. Chronic management with suprapubic tube is an option based on patient comorbidities and preference.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 87-92 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Urologic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Prostate cancer
- Radiation therapy
- Urethroplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology