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Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical anesthesia
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Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical anesthesia

Karl J. Kreder, Richard Stack, J. Brantley Thrasher and Craig E. Donatucci
Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.), Vol.42(5), pp.548-550
11/01/1993
DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(93)90270-K
PMID: 8236599

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Abstract

A consecutive series of 18 patients underwent attempted direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) under topical lidocaine anesthesia. The procedure was completed successfully in 15 of 18 (83%) patients. In these patients 12 of 15 (80%) reported either minimal or no discomfort. Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical lidocaine anesthesia is a safe and cost effective procedure.

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