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1
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Disorders of the Urethra

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Urethritis
Urethral stricture
Meatal stenosis
Hypospadius

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Define Urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra

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Causes of Urethritis

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Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
HPV
Herpes simplex
Idiopathic
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Symptoms of Urethritis in Males

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Dysuria
Itching or burning at the meatus
Hematuria/hematospermia
Urethral discharge

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Symptoms of Urethritis in Females

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Frequency
Dysuria
Suprapubic discomfort
Discharge

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Diagnostics of Urethritis

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UA & culture

NAATs

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Treatment of Urethritis

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Azithromycin
Doxycycline
Alternatives: erythromycin, levofloxacin/cipro
Treat partner
Use condoms
Avoid irritants: caffeine, citric juices, tomatoes
NSAIDs

8
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Define Urethral Stricture

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Narrowing of the urethra with slowing of the urine

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Two Types of Urethral Stricture

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Anterior: begins at the bulbar urethra & end at the meatus
Posterior: involves the membranous & prostatic urethra

10
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Etiology of a Urethral Stricture

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Trauma
Iatrogenic
Infection

11
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Trauma Etiology of Anterior Urethral Stricture

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Straddle injuries

Penetrating injuries

12
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Trauma Etiology of Posterior Urethra

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Urethral disruption from pelvic fracture

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Iatrogenic Etiology of Urethral Stricture

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Catheterization

Surgical

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Infectious Etiology of Urethral Stricture

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Gonococcal

Chlamydia

15
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Presentation of Urethral Strictures

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Slow stream
Decreased caliber
Post-void dribbling

16
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Diagnosis of Urethral Strictures

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Catheter
Cystoscopy
Retrograde urethrogram (RUG)

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Treatment of Urethral Stricture

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Urethral dilation
Direct vision intra-uthrotomy (DVIU)
Urethroplasty

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Define Meatal Stenosis

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Narrowing of the opening of the urethra at the tip of the penis

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Causes of Meatal Stenosis

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Swelling & irritation after newborn circumcision

Idiopathy

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Symptoms of Meatal Stenosis

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Spraying of stream
Bed wetting
Dysuria

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Diagnosis of Meatal Stenosis

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Physical exam

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Treatment of Meatal Stenosis

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Meatonomy

23
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Define Hypospadius

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Congenital defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis

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Presentation of Hypospadius

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Spraying of urine
Having to sit down to void
Foreskin makes the penis look like it has a “hood”

25
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Diagnosis of Hypospadius

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Made at the time of birth with PE

26
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Treatment of Hypospadius

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Surgical repair (4-18 months)

27
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Complications of Surgical Repair of a Hypospadius

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Meatal stenosis

Fistula

28
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Penile Disorders

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Balanitis
Phimosis
Paraphimosis
Peyronie's Disease
Erectile Dysfunction
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Define Balanitis

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Inflammation of the glans penis

Uncircumcised men with poor hygiene most affected

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Causes of Balanitis

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Infectious: candida, chlamydia, pseudomonas, gonorrhea

Non-infectious: balanitis xerotica obliterans

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Presentation of Balanitis

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Pain
Irritation
Itching/Burning

32
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PE Findings for Balanitis

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Erythema/Edema
Discharge
Ulceration

33
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Diagnosis of Balanitis

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Culture discharge
Wet mount
Potassium hydroxide

34
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Treatment of Balanitis

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Retraction of foreskin/wash with soap & water
Bacitracin if bacterial infection suspected
Topical clotrimazole for candidal infection
Circumcision

35
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Define Phimosis

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Inability to retract the foreskin over the glans due to narrowing constriction, or adhesions

36
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Causes of Phimosis

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Balanitis

Poor hygiene

37
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Complications of Phimosis

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Balanitis
Paraphimosis
Voiding problems
Penile carcinoma

38
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Presentation of Phimosis

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Erythema
Itching
Discharge
Pain with erection & intercourse

39
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Treatment of Phimosis

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Betamethasone cream 0.05% BID

Circumcision

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Define Paraphimosis

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Retracted foreskin becoming trapped proximal to the glans resulting in edema, inflammation, and pain

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Treatment of Paraphimosis

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Firm compression & manual reduction of the foreskin

Circumcision

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Define Peyronie’s Disease

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Curvature of the penis, particularly during erections

Fibrosis & plaque formation of the tunica albuginea

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Causes of Peyronie’s Disease

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Vascular trauma

Injury to the penis

44
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Acute Phase of Peyronie’s Disease

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First 18-24 hours

Includes penile pain, some curvature, penile nodule, & inflammation

45
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Chronic Phase of Peyronie’s Disease

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Characterized by stable plaque, penile angulation, & loss of erectile ability

46
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Presentation of Peyronie’s Disease

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Penile pain
Penile angulation
palpable plaque
Indentation in the shaft
Decreased erectile dysfunction
47
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Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease if Diagnosed in the First 6 Months

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Vitamin E
Ibuprofen
Colchicine

48
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Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease if Diagnosed After 6 Months with a Stable Plaque

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Injection therapy

Surgery

49
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Injection Therapy for Peyronie’s Disease

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Collagenase clostridiu histoyticum (Xiaflex)

Verapamil: breaks up scar tissue

50
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Define Erectile Dysfunction

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Inability to achieve or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance

51
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Risk Factors for Erectile Dysfunctino

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HTN
Smoking
DM
Hyperlipidemia
Obesity
Surgery: prostatectomy, lymph node dissection
Meds: SSRIs, beta-blockers
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Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction

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International index of erectile function questionnaire
Fasting glucose
Lipid panel
TSH
Testosterone level
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Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

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1st: lifestyle modifications
1st-line medications: phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors
2nd-line medications: alprostadil (Caverject), vacuum pump device, Muse intraurethrally
3rd-line: inflatable penile prosthesis

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Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction

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Sildenafil (Viagra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)
Vardenafil (Levitra)
Avanafil (Stendra)

55
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SE of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitors

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Headache
Flushing
Rhinitis
Abnormal vision