title: Excision of urethral diverticulum calculi in a pregnant patient on an outpatient basis.
abstract: Although the incidence of urethral diverticula in women of reproductive age ranges from 0.6% to 6%, urethral diverticulum calculi are rarely reported. This report describes excision and outpatient management of urethral diverticulum calculi in a symptomatic pregnant patient. The etiology, diagnosis, and recommended therapy of urethral diverticulum calculi are discussed. Historically, surgical therapy has been considered appropriate; however, recent technologic advancements--including ultrasound and lithotripsy--may change this widely accepted method of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Wittich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*