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A '''urethrotomy''' is an [[Surgery operation|operation]] which involves incision of the [[urethra]], especially for relief of a [[urethral stricture|stricture]].<ref>{{cite web |
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''Direct visual internal urethrotomy'' (optical urethrotomy) uses an [[endoscopy|endoscopic]] device known as a urethrotome. This is inserted up the urethra to the stricture and an extendible knife (or laser) is used to make the incisions.<ref>[http://www.cairns-urology.com.au/visual_urethrotomy Visual Urethrotomy]</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:51, 20 May 2009
A urethrotomy is an operation which involves incision of the urethra, especially for relief of a stricture.[1]
Direct visual internal urethrotomy (optical urethrotomy) uses an endoscopic device known as a urethrotome. This is inserted up the urethra to the stricture and an extendible knife (or laser) is used to make the incisions.[2]
References
- ^ "Definition: urethroplasty". On-line Medical Dictionary. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ Visual Urethrotomy
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