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Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty in pan-urethral stricture in an adult patient with epidermolysis bullosa: a case report and review of literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic disorder that leads to skin fragility and the formation of blisters from the slightest trauma. There are 4 major types that have been described, with junctional and dystrophic types being more prone to result in genitourinary tract complications. The most common complication is meatal stenosis. Others include urethral stricture, urinary retention, ureteral stricture, bladder hypertrophy, and urinary tract infections. We report the successful outcome of urethroplasty using buccal graft mucosa for a 34-year-old male with epidermolysis bullosa who suffered from pan-urethral stricture.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf1082

Authors: Huda Meshikhes, Dania Alseini, Hossam S El-Tholoth, Tala Al-Afraa

Institutions: King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000