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  • Title: [Endoscopic realignment for post-traumatic rupture of posterior urethra].
    Author: Tazi H, Ouali M, Lrhorfi MH, Moudouni S, Tazi K, Lakrissa A.
    Journal: Prog Urol; 2003 Dec; 13(6):1345-50. PubMed ID: 15000311.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To analyse the long-term results of treatment of posterior urethral disruptions with endoscopic realignment, and to assess the efficacy, simplicity and benefit of this technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between 1989 and 2001, thirty six patients were treated by endoscopic realignment for traumatic rupture of the posterior urethra. The analysis of the results took in consideration the quality of urinary stream, the continence and the erectile function. RESULTS: With a mean follow-up of thirty four months (12 to 72 months), the 36 patients treated by endoscopic realignment are continent and urinate with a satisfactory urine output. This result was obtained after internal urethrotomy in 13 patients (36.1%), and after transperineal urethroplasty in two patients. Only 7 patients (19.4%) developed an impotence. CONCLUSION: The endoscopic realignment can be considered like initial treatment of all post-traumatic rupture of the posterior urethra. This simple and little aggressive technique doesn't compromise the recourse to another type of ulterior treatment and resulted in negligible morbidity. The secondary urethral strictures are short and accessible to an endoscopic urethrotomy.
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