Re do anastamotic urethroplasty for post traumatic bulbar urethral stricture in 8 year boy

Urethral strictures in children are rare. Their incidence is not reported even in text books. Even institutions with 32 years of practice have experienced only a few cases. Principles we use for adult strictures is followed for children. Most of strictures in children are due to trauma. Most common strictures are Posterior urethral distraction Defects. The posterior injuries are difficult to manage than in adult. Incidence of incontinence and impotence higher than adult injuries. The anterior urethral injuries are commonly due to urethral instrumentation. Straddle injuries are very uncommon, as in this patient. Can be managed effectively like adult injuries.