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Urethral stone formation following urethroplasty
The British Journal of Radiology
|February 1, 1977
Summary
Urethral stones can form from hair after urethroplasty, a rare complication. Proper urethrography techniques, including control exposures and post-void imaging, are crucial for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure to repair the urethra.
- Complications following urethroplasty can occur, necessitating careful diagnostic approaches.
Observation:
- Two patients developed urethral stones composed of hair.
- These stones formed within the urethra subsequent to urethroplasty.
Findings:
- Hair growing within the urethra post-urethroplasty can lead to stone formation.
- Specific urethrography techniques are vital for identifying these uncommon stones.
Implications:
- Highlights an unusual complication of urethroplasty.
- Emphasizes the importance of meticulous urethrography, including initial control exposures and post-micturition imaging, for accurate stone detection.