Spontaneous postmenopausal urethral prolapse treated surgically and successfully.
1Department of Urology, Carmel Medical Center and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Michal 7 Street, 34362 Haifa, Israel.
Case Reports in Urology
|August 21, 2014
Summary
Urethral prolapse, a rare condition usually seen in young girls, can also affect adult women. Surgical management proved successful in a 60-year-old woman, with symptoms resolving post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Urethral prolapse (UP) is the eversion of urethral mucosa through the meatus.
- It predominantly affects premenarcheal females, particularly those of African-American descent.
- Treatment options include medical and surgical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of spontaneous urethral prolapse in an adult postmenopausal woman.
- To highlight the efficacy of surgical management in such cases.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 60-year-old Caucasian woman with spontaneous urethral prolapse.
- Review of medical and surgical treatment approaches.
- Documentation of post-operative outcomes.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with spontaneous urethral prolapse.
- Medical management was unsuccessful.
- Surgical intervention led to complete resolution of symptoms.
- The patient remained asymptomatic at 18-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Urethral prolapse can occur in postmenopausal women.
- Surgical management is a viable and effective option for adult female urethral prolapse.
- Successful surgical outcomes can be achieved even after failed medical treatment.
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