Those narrowings are often caused by scar tissue, impairing urinary flow. Congenital strictures are rare. Other than strictures so-called hypospadias can occur. In this disorder the urethra sometimes ends before reaching the g***s. The majority of the narrowings of the urethra develop only later in life. Almost exclusively men are affected. Approximately six out of a thousand men will be affected at some point in their life. Common causes for the acquired urethral stricture:
Bacterial infections of the urethra (e.g. in case of gonorrhea)
Infections of fo****in or g***s
Injuries in the pelvis or dam region
Urethral intervention, e.g. lectern, cystoscopy, sexual practices using foreign objects, surgeries via the urethra
Tumours of the urethra
However, in a large number of patients no cause can be found. Each urethral stricture should be treated. There are several treatments possible, depending on the nature of the stricture. One option would be the gentle reconstruction of the strictured urethral part using tissue replacements (Urethral Plastics). The tissue replacement, an autologous graft, is cultivated from the patients’ own oral mucosa cells in the laboratory. This innovative method of treatment is particularly gentle and rather painless. The examination of the urethral stricture and a suitable treatment is carried out by a specialist for urology.
