Urethral Reconstruction in Rare Diseases & Conditions

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EA 2.3 Urethral Reconstruction in Rare Diseases & Conditions

Urethral reconstruction in rare diseases and conditions refers to surgical procedures that aim to repair or reconstruct the urethra in cases of congenital anomalies or acquired conditions that affect its structure or function. These conditions can include rare diseases such as urethral duplication or cloacal anomalies, or acquired conditions such as urethral stricture or urethral cancer. Urethral reconstruction may involve various techniques, such as urethral dilation, urethral stent placement, or open surgical procedures such as urethroplasty, depending on the location and severity of the urethral abnormality. In some cases, tissue grafts or flaps may be used to reconstruct the urethra, and in other cases, the urethra may need to be completely rerouted or replaced.