title: Simple solution for urethral caruncle.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Although urethral caruncle is not a major disease, the technique to remove it has been rather difficult and complicated. We describe a simple method of removal that is comparable to its importance.
  
  
  METHODS
  In 10 patients we applied a ligation technique using 1-zero silk at the base of the urethral caruncle during a 4-year period.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This technique was well tolerated by patients without analgesics or anesthesia. It also allowed obtaining tissue pathological evaluation if wanted. Seven to 14 days after ligation the caruncles broke off without any problem. The caruncles base healed satisfactorily. However, this technique requires at least 1 assistant.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We describe a simple treatment for urethral caruncle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Pundang CHA Hospital, Pochon CHA University, College of Medicine, Sungnam, Korea. dsparkmd@cha.ac.kr
authors.forename: Dong Soo
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Taek Woo
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008875:Middle Aged; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*