Open AccessCurrent concepts in the management of pelvic fracture urethral distraction defects
Author(s) -
Ramanitharan Manikandan,
Lalgudi Narayanan Dorairajan,
Santosh Kumar
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.85444
Subject(s) - urethroplasty , medicine , pelvic fracture , urethral stricture , surgery , complication , urethra , anastomosis , etiology , urinary incontinence , pelvis
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.