Urethral Injury – Expert Repair for Restoring Urinary Function
Specialized Trauma & Reconstructive Care for Genitourinary Injuries
The urethra is the delicate tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. When it’s damaged by trauma, surgery, or instrumentation, it can lead to urinary leakage, retention, pain, and long-term complications. At Grandville Medical & Laser, we provide comprehensive diagnosis and surgical repair of urethral injuries to restore normal urinary flow and preserve quality of life.
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What Causes Urethral Injuries?
✅ Pelvic fractures (e.g., from road traffic accidents)
✅ Straddle injuries (e.g., falling on a hard surface)
✅ Gunshot or stab wounds
✅ Catheterization trauma or endoscopic complications
✅ Childbirth-related trauma (rare but possible in women)
✅ Iatrogenic injury from previous surgeries
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Types of Urethral Injuries We Manage
🔹 Anterior urethral injuries – Often from blunt trauma (e.g., straddle injury)
🔹 Posterior urethral injuries – Common in pelvic fracture cases
🔹 Partial or complete urethral transection
🔹 Associated injuries to bladder, genitalia, or rectum
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Symptoms of Urethral Injury
- Blood at the tip of the penis or in urine
- Inability to urinate (urinary retention)
- Perineal or scrotal bruising/swelling
- Urine leakage into surrounding tissues
- Painful urination or visible deformity
- Signs of infection or fever (in delayed cases)
Urethral injury is a urological emergency. Prompt assessment is critical to prevent long-term complications like strictures, incontinence, or erectile dysfunction.
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Our Approach to Urethral Injury Care
🏥 Initial Management
- Avoid catheter insertion until imaging is done
- Emergency suprapubic catheter placement (if needed)
- Stabilization and assessment of associated injuries
📸 Imaging & Evaluation
- Retrograde urethrogram (RUG) to assess extent of injury
- Pelvic CT scan or ultrasound (if trauma-related)
- Flexible cystoscopy where appropriate
🔧 Definitive Surgical Repair
- Primary realignment – immediate or early endoscopic repositioning
- Delayed urethroplasty – performed after 6–12 weeks in complex injuries
- Anastomotic urethroplasty – reconnecting healthy ends
- Substitution urethroplasty – using buccal mucosal grafts or skin flaps for large defects
- Reconstruction of associated genital injuries (if needed)
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Post-Operative & Long-Term Care
- Catheter care and removal plan
- Uroflowmetry and imaging follow-up
- Infection prevention and pain control
- Erectile function assessment and counseling
- Long-term monitoring for stricture or fistula formation
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Why Choose Grandville for Urethral Injury Management?
🧑🏽⚕ Urologic Trauma and Reconstructive Expertise
🧠 Multidisciplinary team – including trauma surgeons and intensivists
🛠 State-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy tools
🏥 Dedicated Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency access
📈 Proven outcomes in restoring urinary function and quality of life
From emergency care to complete functional recovery, we’re with you every step of the way.
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If You Suspect a Urethral Injury – Seek Immediate Medical Attention
📍Grandville Trauma Center: Plot 004 Eleganza Shopping Mall, Opposite VGC, Lekki, Lagos
📍Lekki Clinic: Plot 106 Taju Okoya Close, Eleganza Garden Estate, Opposite VGC
📍Surulere Clinic: 76 Femi Ayantuga Street, Surulere, Lagos
📍Abuja Clinic: 5b Lephalala Close, Off Ganges Street, Maitama, Abuja
📞 Lekki: 0817 153 0599 | Surulere: 0816 454 8279, 0812 020 8868 | Abuja: 0817 323 3025
🌐 www.gml.com.ng
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