A sound a a hollow tube used to maintain an open channel between the exterior of the body and some internal cavity. A urethral sound is therefore a pathway from the bladder end of the urethra to the external world allowing urine to pass out but often instruments to pass in.
The muscle called the urethral sphincter muscle is what constricts in the urethra. The urethral orifice is what is actually constricted by the urethral sphincter.
cpt code for urethral diverticulectomy
The urethral opening in males excretes urine and sperm.
procedure code for reversal of urethral anastomosis
procedure code for reversal of urethral anastomosis
A urethral opening is the opening of the end of the penis to comes out the sperm cell and the bladder. =)
TUNA trans-urethral needle ablation TURP trans-urethral resection of prostate TUMT trans-urethral microwave thermotherapy TURB trans-urethral resection of the bladder TMNT teenage mutant ninja turtle (nmm)
Urethral stricturemedical term is urethrostenosis
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Men should not urinate one hour before collection of a urethral specimen.
Urethral dilatation is carried out for urethral stricture or narrowing of the urethra (water passage).It can be due to trauma but most commonly is due to fibrosis and scarring from infection from sexually transmitted disease STD
Urethral sounding should only be done under the guidance of a medical professional. The length to which a urethral sound can be inserted depends on the individual's anatomy, and it is important to proceed with caution to avoid injury or infection. It is not recommended to attempt urethral sounding without proper training and guidance.