Dilation of the urethra in males.

Treatment of male urethral strictures can be safely performed in the office. Urinary tract infections should be treated with appropriate antibiotics prior to urethral dilation. Complications from urethral instrumentation, such as bleeding and perforation, can be minimized by careful selection of instruments and gentleness on the part of the physician. If frequent dilations are necessary or the instrumentation is poorly tolerated by the patient, definitive surgical repair of the stricture should be considered.