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Substitution urethroplasty with buccal mucosal-free grafts
1Institute of Urology and Nephrology, London, United Kingdom.
The Journal of Urology
|March 21, 2001
Abstract
Purpose:
Buccal mucosal grafts and the Barbagli technique are recent developments in the treatment of urethral strictures.
Materials And Methods:
We reviewed the results of and experience with urethroplasty using buccal mucosal graft in 128 patients.
Results:
The re-stricture rate was 11% for patch grafts and 45% for tube grafts. There were no other complications.
Conclusions:
Buccal mucosal graft is at least as good as any other material for substitution urethroplasty with fewer complications. The 2-stage is more reliable than the stage 1 approach for circumferential reconstruction of the urethra.