Bladder neck obstruction in women: a real entity.
Bladder neck obstruction in women is rare. Recently, we encountered 3 cases with similar findings. Clinically, the patients had chronic bladder symptoms of obstruction and irritation. The bladder showed trabeculation, diverticula and/or vesicoureteral reflux. Urinary flow rates were poor or absent. Endoscopy was unreliable in evaluating the outlet. The voiding pressure-flow cystourethrography study established the diagnosis. Specific operations to relieve bladder neck obstruction may be justified with proper urodynamic documentation.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography; D014521:Urethra / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014563:Urodynamics