Proposed new method for nonoperative treatment of urethral stones.

el-Sherif, A E; el-Hafi, R · J Urol · 1991

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Abstract

Urethral calculi is a common clinical problem in the Middle and Far East. Different endoscopic and operative techniques have been used in the treatment of impacted urethral stones. We report a noninvasive procedure to treat this condition. Intraurethral instillation of 2% lidocaine jelly was followed by spontaneous expulsion of the stone in 14 of 18 patients. The indications and limitations of the method are outlined.

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