A urethral stricture can seriously impact a man’s life. Previous treatments available had low success rate, but there are new options available to treat the condition. Dr. Jeremy B. Myers talks about ...

Aug. 19, 2004 — The holmium laser core-through urethrotomy (HolCTU) is a safe and simple treatment for traumatic obliterative urethral strictures, according to the results of an interventional case ...

The FDA has granted approval to Urotronic Inc. for its Optilume urethral drug-coated balloon (DCB) for the treatment of male urethral strictures. The device inhibits new scar tissue growth that may ...

When you use the term “penis clog,” you’re most likely describing a condition known as urethral stricture. This is a more medically accurate explanation of what might be causing your symptoms. A ...

Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for prostate cancers. Complications from radiation are very rare, but occasionally men can develop a urethral stricture after radiation treatment. The ...

The Optilume device includes a balloon coated with paclitaxel. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Optilume ® Urethral Drug Coated Balloon (DCB) to treat patients with obstructive ...