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Urethral diverticulum: A systematic review.

Alyssa K Greiman¹, Jennifer Rolef¹, Eric S Rovner¹

¹Department of Urology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.

Arab Journal of Urology

|July 2, 2019

Summary

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Female urethral diverticula (UD) present diversely and are treated with surgical excision and reconstruction. While challenging, this procedure offers excellent results for symptom relief, though recurrence and complications are possible.

Keywords:

Periurethral glands Urethral diverticula Urethral diverticulectomy Urethral reconstruction

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Area of Science:

Urology
Female Pelvic Medicine

Background:

Female urethral diverticula (UD) are outpouchings of the urethral lumen.
Presentations vary widely, from asymptomatic findings to lower urinary tract symptoms, infections, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence (UI), or malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current literature on the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of female urethral diverticula (UD).

Main Methods:

Systematic PubMed database search for studies on female UD.
Screening of titles, abstracts, and full-text articles for relevance.
Data extraction and analysis from 50 identified studies, predominantly retrospective case series.

Main Results:

Female UD diagnosis requires accurate assessment, including advanced imaging like MRI.
Surgical excision and reconstruction, typically via a transvaginal approach, is the standard treatment.
Key surgical principles include complete diverticulum removal, watertight urethral closure, multi-layered tissue repair, and continence preservation, yielding excellent outcomes but with potential for recurrence and complications like fistula or stricture.

Conclusions:

Urethral diverticulectomy and reconstruction, though complex, provide satisfying symptom relief for patients and surgeons.
Adherence to reconstructive surgical principles is crucial for optimal outcomes.