Despite reviewing 39 eligible trials, few firm conclusions could be reached because of the multiple comparisons considered, the small size of individual trials, and their low quality. Whether or not to use a particular policy is usually a trade-off between the risks of morbidity (especially infection) and risks of recatheterisation.
Postoperative care following internal urethrotomy.
A randomized prospective study was set up to assess the role of postoperative catheter drainage and the value of hydraulic self-dilatation of the urethra after internal urethrotomy. Sixty-two patients were admitted into the study and followed-up for two years. The results support the use of a no-catheter posturethrotomy management and advocate the encouragement of postoperative hydraulic self-urethral dilatation.