title: Vesical calculus formation on permanent sutures.
abstract: Bladder calculi are uncommon in adults and usually result from either obstruction or foreign objects. The present case report describes an elderly man presenting with recurrent urinary tract infections. Investigations revealed a bladder calculus that had formed on a permanent suture material used previously in bladder surgery (diverticulectomy) 5-years ago.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Nishtar Medical College and Hospital, Multan. rafiqanju@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Muhammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rafique
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery