Urethral stricture
ICD-10 N35ICD-11 GC03

Urethral Stricture Treatment in Female Patients

Clinical Scenario

Female urethral stricture (FUS) is a recognised but underdiagnosed condition in women. This protocol applies to female patients presenting with urethral stricture requiring structured clinical management.

Patient Population

Women with confirmed urethral stricture. Initial management typically involves a non-surgical widening procedure. Where the stricture recurs — particularly after a second recurrence — or in patients who cannot or do not wish to continue ongoing self-treatment, a more definitive surgical option is considered.

Treatment Approach (Partial)

For female patients meeting criteria for surgical intervention, a reconstructive procedure — urethroplasty — is the approach, with the specific technique shaped by several clinical and anatomical factors.Full regimen, decision criteria, and technique selection in the structured protocol →

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References

  1. Perform urethral dilatation to 24-41 Fr as initial treatment of female urethral stricture (FUS).
  2. Perform urethroplasty in women with a 2nd recurrence of FUS and who cannot perform ISD or wish definitive treatment.
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