ReviewWorld journal of urology2020
Current treatment of lichen sclerosus and stricture.
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- Clinical presentations and complications of lichen sclerosus: A systematic review.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2025Pooled it
- Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
- What is the role of single-stage oral mucosa graft urethroplasty in the surgical management of lichen sclerosus-related stricture disease in men? A systematic review.World journal of urology · 2022Pooled it
- Exploring better methods for treating urethral stricture caused by lichen sclerosus.Asian journal of andrology · 2026Review
- Notable Differences in Clinical Features and Inflammatory Gene Expression Between Genital Lichen Sclerosus and Lichen Planus.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Clinical observation of transurethral reconstruction of urethral meatus and navicularis fossa short strictures with annular inlay oral mucosa graft urethroplasty.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Article
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- Case - Central serous retinopathy following topical intraurethral corticosteroid use for urethral stricture secondary to lichen sclerosus.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2024Article
- Lichen sclerosus: The 2023 update.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Review
- Does aetiology of urethral stricture influence the survival of the buccal mucosa graft?-comparative study in patients with penile urethral stricture due to lichen sclerosusTranslational andrology and urology · 2022Article
- Balanitis xerotica obliterans: An observational, descriptive and retrospective clinical study.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2022Article
- Recurrent Anterior Urethral Stricture: Challenges and Solutions.Research and reports in urology · 2021Review
- Genitourinary reconstruction.World journal of urology · 2020Article
- Canadian Urological Association guideline on male urethral stricture.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2020Article
- Comparative effect of intraurethral clobetasol and tacrolimus in lichen sclerosus-associated urethral stricture disease.Urology annalsArticle
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Abstract
introductionLichen sclerosus (LS) is a common cause of urethral stricture disease. The purpose of this article is to review the literature over the past 5 years, to describe current treatment of lichen sclerosus as it relates to urethral stricture in men. MATERIALS AND
methodsLiterature reviews were performed using PUBMED, with search terms "lichen scleros*" and "urethral stenosis", as well as "lichen scleros*" and "urethral stricture". Relevant articles published within the past 5 years were selected for review. A summary of current treatment of lichen sclerosus was prepared and synthesized.
resultsFor LS affecting genital skin, topical steroids are a mainstay of therapy but in advanced cases, surgery may be required such as circumcision. When LS causes urethral stricture, urethral dilatation is unlikely to be successful long term, and surgery is often required, such as meatoplasty, single- or two-stage urethroplasty, or perineal urethrostomy. Oral mucosal grafting is the graft of choice, and usage of genital skin for flaps or grafts is best avoided due to predilection for recurrence. Biopsy and long-term surveillance of LS are recommended, due to its potential association with squamous cell carcinoma development.
conclusionAlthough debate still exists regarding the pathogenesis of LS, it is agreed that LS can pose a treatment challenge to physicians and surgeons. Treatment options for LS range from pharmacological to surgical, depending on severity and location of disease, patient factors, and response of previous treatments.
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