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Evaluation of Biomaterials for Bladder Augmentation using Cystometric Analyses in Various Rodent Models

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Giant bladder lithiasis: case report and bibliographic review.

Daniel Gallego Vilar¹, José Beltran Persiva, Mateo Pérez Mestre

¹Department of Urology, Hospital General de Castellón, Castellón de la Plana, Spain. dagalvi@hotmail.com

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Summary

Giant bladder stones are rare but can cause urinary symptoms. Diagnosis is often via imaging, and surgical removal (cystolithotomy) is the recommended treatment for these large bladder lithiasis cases.

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Evaluation of Biomaterials for Bladder Augmentation using Cystometric Analyses in Various Rodent Models

Evaluation of Biomaterials for Bladder Augmentation using Cystometric Analyses in Various Rodent Models

Published on: August 9, 2012

Area of Science:

Urology
Nephrology

Background:

Urinary lithiasis is common, but bladder lithiasis is rare.
Bladder stones often present with voiding symptoms and hematuria.

Observation:

A case of a giant bladder stone (>10 cm diameter) in a 43-year-old male is presented.
Diagnosis was confirmed using a kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray.

Findings:

A literature search identified over 230 reports on bladder lithiasis.
Cystolithotomy was the chosen treatment for the giant bladder stone.

Implications:

Giant bladder lithiasis is an uncommon pathology.
While cystoscopy is the gold standard, KUB X-ray or ultrasound can aid diagnosis.
Surgical intervention, specifically cystolithotomy, is crucial for managing large bladder stones.