Acquired urethral diverticula in the male

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Male urethral diverticula are rare conditions, with literature reviews identifying approximately 250 cases between 1928 and 1980.
• Acquired diverticula are slightly more common than congenital ones.

Observation:

• The study presents 13 acquired male urethral diverticula cases diagnosed between 1965 and 1980.
• Periurethral suppuration was the primary etiological factor in 50% of these cases.
• Urinary tract infection (UTI) was a complicating factor in 12 of the 13 cases.

Findings:

• Retrograde urethrography proved to be a reliable diagnostic tool, successfully identifying all presented cases.
• Urethral diverticulectomy is identified as the preferred treatment modality when feasible.

Implications:

• The findings underscore the importance of urethral diverticulectomy for treating acquired male urethral diverticula.
• Prophylactic measures, including gentle urethral manipulation and effective drainage of periurethral suppuration, are crucial for prevention.