[The value of retrograde urethrography in the diagnosis of sub-urethral diverticula in women].
Urethral diverticulum in women is not a frequent disease. The diagnosis of this lesion is based on history and careful physical examination looking for a swelling on the anterior vaginal wall. A study of 15 cases is reported. The authors insist on investigations as a help to confirm and localise the diverticulum. A new technique of retrograde urethrography using a prehension cannula ("Bomelaer") is described. By this well tolerated and minimally invasive test, the visualisation of the urethral diverticulum was obtained in 14/15 patients. Associated with intravenous urography, it is certainly the most adapted strategy for diagnosis and management.
Chartier-Kastler
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Clinique Urologique de l'Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris.
Richard
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Truchot
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Leo
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JP
Perrot
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Jardin
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Chatelain
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D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization
D003287:Contrast Media
Intérêt de l'urétrographie rétrograde dans le diagnostic des poches sous-urétrales de la femme.