Open AccessFalse urethral anastomosis
Author(s) -
Mirabel Prabhu,
Mithilesh Kumar Sinha,
Venkatesh Krishnamoorthy
Publication year - 2012
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 - 10.4103/0970-1591.98475
Subject(s) - medicine , dilator , cystoscopy , urethroplasty , surgery , dissection (medical) , anastomosis , complication , urethral stricture , urethra , anatomy , urinary system
We present images of three cases with false urethral anastomosis following urethroplasty. The likely causes are inadequate posterior urethral dissection and blind use of Hey Grove dilator. We recommend use of antegrade flexible cystoscopy to prevent this complication.