Urethral diverticula in females. Alternative surgical treatment

Urology. 1987 Feb;29(2):201-3. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(87)90153-1.

Abstract

A technique is described which may be utilized to advantage in the treatment of large urethral diverticula. The hazards of extensive subtrigonal dissection are alleviated by leaving a portion of the diverticular floor intact and marsupializing it to the vaginal mucosa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Suture Techniques
  • Urethral Diseases / surgery*
  • Vagina / surgery