What is Urethral Stricture?

A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, often caused by scar tissue from injury, infection, or prior medical procedures. This narrowing can obstruct urine flow, leading to discomfort, difficulty urinating, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Key facts: it is more common in men, and treatment options range from minimally invasive procedures like direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) for short strictures to definitive surgical repair with urethroplasty, often using a buccal mucosa graft for longer or recurrent strictures.