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Bladder diverticula causing posterior urethral obstruction in children
The Journal of Urology
|September 1, 1979
Insights
Bladder diverticula can obstruct the posterior urethra in rare cases. Surgical correction effectively resolved this obstruction in two presented patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Bladder diverticula are uncommon outpouchings of the bladder wall.
- Posterior urethral obstruction can lead to significant lower urinary tract symptoms.
Observation:
- Two cases of bladder diverticula causing posterior urethral obstruction are presented.
- These diverticula were surgically excised, relieving the obstruction.
Findings:
- Bladder diverticula are a rare but significant cause of posterior urethral obstruction.
- Surgical intervention is an effective treatment for this condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering bladder diverticula in the differential diagnosis of posterior urethral obstruction.
- Suggests that surgical management can provide a definitive solution for obstruction caused by bladder diverticula.
Abstract:
Two cases of bladder diverticula causing posterior urethral obstruction, which was corrected surgically, are presented. Five similar cases have been found in the literature.