Strictures of the Male Urethra Treated by the Otis Method

Abstract

During a 5-yr interval 72 consecutive patients with urethral strictures were treated by internal urethrotomy by the Otis method. Etiology, surgical technique, complications and postoperative management are discussed. Results after a mean follow-up of 29 mo. showd an over-all success rate of 82% (95% confidence limits 71 to 90%). Internal urethrotomy should be considered for primary treatment of urethral strictures, since the procedure is easy and complications are few.