Is there a way to predict failure after direct vision internal urethrotomy for single and short bulbar urethral strictures?

Conclusion The failure rate after DVIU accounted for 41.8% of our present cohort with older age at presentation, obesity, and idiopathic strictures independent predictors of failure after DVIU. This information is important in counselling patients before surgery.
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research