Urethral Strictures Following Transurethral Resection of Posterior Urethral Valves

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Abstract
Dense urethral strictures developed in 3 of 36 patients (8%) following transurethral fulguration of posterior urethral valves. Common potential etiolgies include the use of a loop resectoscope, large size of the valves and immediate supravesical diversion. The latter results in a dry urethra and the strictures that resulted may be analogous to the stenosis seen following a dry ureteral reimplant. Techniques to maintain flow through the urethra after resection and the avoidance of an extensive resection may be helpful in preventing urethral strictures.

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