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Re: Urethrectomy

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Apr 2001 13:55:18 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 27 Apr 2001, paula wrote: >
>My DR. wants me to have a urethrectomy due to my uretha being so small,
>can you provide me with more information about the surgery and the risk.
>email me wpoling@earthlink.net
>
>Thanks
>Paula

a urethrectomy would mean removing your urethra -- I suspect your doctor want to use a urethral dilation. Your doctor should discuss the surgery thoroughly with you and inform you of the risks in great detail.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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