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PREVALENCE AND CAUSES FACTOR OF URETHRAL STRICTURES AMONG MALE PATIENTS

Dr Salman Hussain, Dr Ayeza Arjamand, Dr Nuzha Sajjad

Abstract: Background: Urethral stricture is a common urological condition that mostly affects the male population in worldwide and potentially impact on the socio-economic and health care cost. Objective: To identify the prevalence and causes of urethral strictures among male patients in urology referral center. Methods: A cross sectional study and data had been collected retrospectively from 420 samples to determine the prevalence of male patient with a history of urethral strictures. The collection data will be collected from 15th April 2019 to 15th May 2019. Findings: The location site commonly more anterior compared to posterior in both young males and elder populations. Younger male populations were prone to inherit bulbar strictures. Otherwise, elderly populations were more susceptible to urethral strictures disease after age of 55 years old. Key Words: Urethra Stricture, Prevalence, Causes, Trauma, Non-trauma Factor.

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