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Urinary retention caused by a large bladder diverticulum: a simple method of diverticulectomy
1Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
The Journal of Urology
|June 1, 1988
Summary
A large bladder diverticulum caused persistent urinary retention in a 63-year-old man. This report details a straightforward surgical technique for excising such large vesical diverticula.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Urinary retention can significantly impact quality of life.
- Bladder diverticula, particularly large ones, can lead to complex urological issues.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old male presented with persistent urinary retention.
- The cause was identified as a large bladder diverticulum.
Findings:
- This case represents the second reported instance of such a large bladder diverticulum in the literature.
- A simple and effective surgical technique for the excision of large vesical diverticula was successfully employed.
Implications:
- The described technique offers a potentially valuable approach for managing large bladder diverticula.
- This case highlights the importance of considering bladder diverticula in the differential diagnosis of urinary retention.