Urethral Trauma
Injury to the urethra doesn't happen very often. But this can result from straddle-type falls or pelvic fractures. Dealing with these problems quickly and properly is critical for the best results.
Archived from the 2024 edition
Overview
Trauma to the anterior urethra is often from straddle injuries. This can occur with a sharp blow to the perineum. This type of trauma can lead to scars in the urethra (" urethral stricture "). These scars can slow or block the flow of urine from the penis.
Trauma to the posterior urethra almost always results from a severe injury. In males, posterior urethral trauma may tear the urethra completely away below the prostate. These wounds can form scar tissue that slows or blocks the urine flow.
In this entry
The archived page carried these sections, in this order.
- What is Urethral Trauma?
- What Happens under Normal Conditions?
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- After Treatment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Will the injury or the surgery cause problems with sex?
- Will the injury or the surgery cause me to leak urine?