P Weidlich1, C Adam, R Sroka, I Lanzl, W Assmann, C Stief. 1. Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum der Universität München-Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 München. Patrick.Weidlich@med.uni-muenchen.de
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The treatment of urethral strictures represents an unsolved urological problem. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The effect of a (32)P-coated urethral catheter in the sense of low-dose rate brachytherapy to modulate wound healing will be analyzed in an animal experiment. RESULTS: Unfortunately it is not possible to present any results because this is being studied for the first time and there are no experiences with low-dose rate brachytherapy and this form of application in the lower urinary tract. Furthermore the animal experiment will only start in the near future. Both decade-long experiences with radiotherapy to treat benign diseases and our own results of previous studies in otolaryngology and ophthalmology let us expect a significantly lower formation of urethral strictures after internal urethrotomy. CONCLUSION: This study will contribute to improving the treatment of urethral strictures as demanded in previous papers.
BACKGROUND: The treatment of urethral strictures represents an unsolved urological problem. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The effect of a (32)P-coated urethral catheter in the sense of low-dose rate brachytherapy to modulate wound healing will be analyzed in an animal experiment. RESULTS: Unfortunately it is not possible to present any results because this is being studied for the first time and there are no experiences with low-dose rate brachytherapy and this form of application in the lower urinary tract. Furthermore the animal experiment will only start in the near future. Both decade-long experiences with radiotherapy to treat benign diseases and our own results of previous studies in otolaryngology and ophthalmology let us expect a significantly lower formation of urethral strictures after internal urethrotomy. CONCLUSION: This study will contribute to improving the treatment of urethral strictures as demanded in previous papers.
Authors: Y H Sun; C L Xu; X Gao; Y N Jin; L H Wang; G Q Liao; Z F Wang; J G Hou; S X Qian; M A Yong-Jiang Journal: J Endourol Date: 2001-10 Impact factor: 2.942