A urethral or urinary stricture is an area of hardened tissue that narrows the urethra, sometimes making it difficult to urinate. Urethral strictures can occur from scarring, trauma or infections.
Strictures obstruct the flow of urine from the bladder, so the bladder must work harder to push the urine through the narrowed area.
If a stricture returns after two or more treatments, it is considered a recurrent stricture. Recurrent bulbar urethral strictures (RBUS) are a common problem for men who have undergone surgical prostate treatments, experienced repeated urinary catheterization, pelvic trauma or urinary tract infections. |
