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Urethral Strictures

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  1. Introduction
  2. Methodology
  3. Definition Epidemiology Aetiology And Prevention
  4. Classifications
  5. Diagnostic Evaluation
  6. Disease Management In Males
  7. Disease Management In Females
  8. Disease Management In Transgender Patients
  9. Tissue Transfer
  10. Perioperative Care Of Urethral Surgery
  11. Follow Up
  12. References
  13. Conflict Of Interest
  14. Citation Information
  15. Copyright And Terms Of Use
1. Introduction
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Methodology
  • 3. Definition Epidemiology Aetiology And Prevention
  • 4. Classifications
  • 5. Diagnostic Evaluation
  • 6. Disease Management In Males
  • 7. Disease Management In Females
  • 8. Disease Management In Transgender Patients
  • 9. Tissue Transfer
  • 10. Perioperative Care Of Urethral Surgery
  • 11. Follow Up
  • 12. References
  • 13. Conflict Of Interest
  • 14. Citation Information
  • 15. Copyright And Terms Of Use
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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Aims and scope

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urethral Strictures Guidelines aim to provide a comprehensive overview of urethral strictures in male, female, and transgender patients. The Panel is aware of the geographical variations in healthcare provision.

It must be emphasised that guidelines present the best evidence available to the experts; however, following guideline recommendations will not necessarily result in the best outcome. Guidelines can never replace clinical expertise when making treatment decisions for individual patients, but rather help to focus decisions - also taking personal values and preferences/individual circumstances of patients into account. Guidelines are not mandates and do not purport to be a legal standard of care.

1.2. Panel composition

The EAU Urethral Strictures Guidelines panel consists of an international multidisciplinary group of clinicians with particular expertise in this area. All experts involved in the production of this document have submitted potential conflict of interest statements which can be viewed on the EAU website:
https://uroweb.org/guidelines/urethral-strictures. 

1.3. Available publications

Alongside the full text version, a quick reference document (Pocket Guidelines) is available in print. This is an abridged version which may require consultation together with the full text version. All documents can be viewed through the EAU website: https://uroweb.org/guidelines/urethral-strictures. A list of supplementary tables supporting this text can also be found online, along with an appendix of abbreviations specific to this text: https://uroweb.org/guidelines/urethral-strictures/publications-appendices.

A EAU Guidelines App for iOS and Android devices is also available containing the Pocket Guidelines, interactive algorithms and calculators, clinical decision support tools, guidelines cheat sheets and links to the extended guidelines.

1.4. Publication history

This Guideline was first published in 2021. Additional information can be found in the general Methodology section of this print, and online at the EAU website: http://www.uroweb.org/guidelines/. A list of associations endorsing the EAU Guidelines can also be viewed online at the above address.

1.5. Summary of Changes

This guideline represents a partial update of the 2022 text. References have been updated and now refer the reader to the final versions of the Panel’s summary and systematic review papers. Minor grammatical and formatting issues have also been addressed.

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