Transurethral resection in children with urethral stricture and occlusion

Technical considerations of urethral surgery in children are critical because of the small size and delicacy of their urethra. From 1984 to 1989, 10 children with serious traumatic urethral stricture (5 cases) and occlusion (5) were treated satisfactorily by an improved transurethral resection (TUR). The age of the children ranged from 4 to 14 years. The TUR technique, curative effects and prevention of urethral stricture are discussed.