Optilume balloon dilation for radiation induced posterior urethral stenosis: a multi-institutional experience.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Radiation induced urethral stenosis disease represents a complex subset of patients with higher rates of recurrence after treatment. Optilume^®, a Paclitaxel drug-coated balloon, has been utilized in anterior urethral strictures with promising results. Although urethroplasty is traditionally regarded as the gold standard for treating radiation-induced posterior urethral stenosis, it can be an invasive and challenging procedure with potential side effects. We aim to evaluate the efficacy of the Optilume^® drug-coated balloon as a minimally invasive treatment option for radiation-induced posterior urethral stenosis.

Methods

A retrospective, multi-institutional review was conducted on male patients who underwent Optilume^® drug-coated

SUBMITTER: Ceballos B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12275432 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature