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Fluroscopic view of broken blade in bulbar urethra.
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Intraoperatively blade of Sachse's urethrotome accidently broken and fell proximal to the stricture which was confirmed on fluoroscopy (Figure-1).
Cystoscopic view of holding broken blade with Double J removal forceps.
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During the procedure broken blade migrated to bladder (Figure-2).
Removal of knife blade.
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Cystoscope, sheath, forceps and the broken blade were withdrawn from the urethra as a single unit (Figure-3).