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Renal Transplantation Stricture Urethra
Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder (urethra).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Urethral stricture may be caused by inflammation or scar tissue from surgery, disease, or injury. It may also be caused by pressure from an enlarging tumor near the urethra, although this is rare.
Other risks include:
- A history of sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- Any instrument inserted into the urethra (such as a catheter or...
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