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Long-term results of treatment of male urethral strictures using direct vision internal urethronomy

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This study presents long-term results of treatment of urethral strictures in 178 men who underwent direct vision cold urethrotomy between January 1, 1979 and December 31, 1984.

Satisfactory urodynamic results were achieved in 69.7% of cases.

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    A. Prajsner, A. Szkodny, M. Salamon & K. Bar

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Prajsner, A., Szkodny, A., Salamon, M. et al. Long-term results of treatment of male urethral strictures using direct vision internal urethronomy. International Urology and Nephrology 24, 171–176 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02549646

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