JOURNAL ARTICLE

Efficacy of Holmium Laser Urethrotomy vs in Combination with Intralesional Paclitaxel Injection in the Treatment of Urethral Stricture.

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii441 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Magdy El-Ansary, Mahmoud Mohamed; Safaan, Ahmed Mohamed; Mousa, Waleed Elsayed; Samir, Younan Ramsis 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on comparing the efficacy of holmium laser urethrotomy alone versus its combination with intralesional paclitaxel injection in treating male urethral strictures. In a prospective study of 60 patients at Ain Shams University hospitals, the combination treatment showed statistically significant improvements in symptom scores and average urinary flow rate at three months, with a lower but not statistically significant recurrence rate compared to laser urethrotomy alone. The findings suggest that adding paclitaxel may enhance midterm outcomes, though further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii441
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.1014
  • Accession Number:181636629
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