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Calculi in a female urethral diverticulum
Ji Sung Shim1, Mi Mi Oh, Jae Il Kang
1Department of Urology, Korea University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
International Neurourology Journal
|April 7, 2011
Summary
Urinary stones in the urethra are uncommon, especially in women. This case highlights a successful vaginal approach for removing a urethral stone in a female patient with recurrent infections.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Urethral stones are rare, typically occurring in men with urethral strictures or diverticula.
- Recurrent urinary infections and weak stream can indicate underlying urinary tract abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of urethral stone in a woman.
- To describe the successful management of urethral stone via vaginal approach.
Main Methods:
- A 52-year-old woman presented with symptoms of weak urinary stream and recurrent infections.
- Diagnosis of urethral diverticulum with stone was made.
- Surgical intervention was performed via a vaginal route for stone extraction.
Main Results:
- The urethral stone was successfully removed through the vaginal approach.
- The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms post-surgery.
- No complications such as dysuria, dyspareunia, or incontinence were reported at 3-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Vaginal approach is a feasible and effective method for treating urethral stones in women.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to excellent outcomes in rare cases of female urethral stones.
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