Efficacy of oral steroids after optical internal urethrotomy in reducing recurrence of urethral strictures.

Journal: Turkish journal of urology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Optical internal urethrotomy is a feasible modality of treatment for short segment bulbar urethral strictures. Recurrence is an important problem after urethrotomy. This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of oral steroid (deflazocort) in reducing the recurrence of strictures after urethrotomy. Up to date, no study has evaluated the role of oral steroids after urethrotomy.

Authors

  • Sandeep Gupta
    Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.
  • Sayak Roy
    Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.
  • Dilip Kumar Pal
    Department of Urology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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