Synonyms Urethral narrowing, urethral strictureUrethral stricture is a pathological narrowing of the urethra. A basic distinction is made between a congenital and an acquired narrowing. Due to anatomical conditions, men are affected by urethral stricture far more frequently than women Congenital causes Malformations of the external genitals are often the reason for a congenital urethral … Urethral stricture
Diagnostics The diagnosis of a urethral stricture includes the measurement of the urinary stream.This is also called uroflowmetry. The patient’s urine stream is measured on a special toilet. A curve is automatically generated. The bladder is then displayed using an ultrasound device and the doctor can see whether there is any residual urine in the … Diagnostics | Urethral stricture
A urethral stricture in women Women suffer much less frequently from urethral stricture because the urethra is anatomically much shorter than in men. For this reason alone, real strictures do not occur frequently in women. Nevertheless, both congenital and acquired strictures can occur.In women, the malformation hypospadias manifests itself as a displacement of the urethra … A urethral stricture in women | Urethral stricture
