Hutch bladder diverticulum - unusual cause of adult obstructive uropathy
Objective: To present a case of a Hutch bladder diverticulum containing the ureteral opening. Material and methods: An 83-year-old man presented a giant bladder diverticulum causing obstructive azotemia due to bilateral ureteral compression. Endoscopy revealed an unusual and potentially harmful anat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/aiua/article/view/6763 |
| Summary: | Objective: To present a case of a Hutch bladder diverticulum containing the ureteral opening. Material and methods: An 83-year-old man presented a giant bladder diverticulum causing obstructive azotemia due to bilateral ureteral compression. Endoscopy revealed an unusual and potentially harmful anatomical alteration: the left ureteral orifice was inside in the diverticulum. Despite bladder emptying, the diverticulum remained full, causing bilateral ureteral compression. The patient underwent diverticulectomy with ureteroneocystostomy. Result: Post-operative follow-up showed renal and voiding functions restoration. Conclusion: Although clinical watching is a valid option in patients with Hutch diverticulum, reconstructive surgical approach, especially when complications are present, should be the standard of care. |
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| ISSN: | 1124-3562 2282-4197 |