Giant bladder diverticulum: a rare cause of bladder outlet obstruction in children

Giant bladder diverticula are rare causes of bladder outlet obstruction in children and have rarely been reported.([1]) In this paper, we present three children with giant bladder diverticula who presented with bladder outlet obstruction within a year. Micturating cystourethrogram is important for i...

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Published in:African journal of paediatric surgery 2012-01, Vol.9 (1), p.83-87
Main Authors: Appeadu-Mensah, William, Hesse, A A J, Yaw, Mensah B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bladder
Bladder diseases
Bladder outlet obstruction
Care and treatment
Case studies
Child
children
Children & youth
Demographic aspects
Diverticulum
Diverticulum - complications
Diverticulum - pathology
Diverticulum - surgery
giant bladder diverticula
Humans
Infant
Male
Medical disorders
Pediatrics
Secondary Prevention
Ureter - pathology
Urinary Bladder Diseases - complications
Urinary Bladder Diseases - pathology
Urinary Bladder Diseases - surgery
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction - etiology
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction - surgery
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Summary:Giant bladder diverticula are rare causes of bladder outlet obstruction in children and have rarely been reported.([1]) In this paper, we present three children with giant bladder diverticula who presented with bladder outlet obstruction within a year. Micturating cystourethrogram is important for investigating bladder outlet obstruction in children and was used to confirm the diagnosis in all the patients. The relationship between the diverticula and ureters varied, with the ureters running either through the wall of the diverticulum and opening directly into the bladder, or opening into the diverticulum. In one patient, there was a recurrence, which was excised successfully. Excision is important to reduce the risk of recurrence.
ISSN:0189-6725
0974-5998
DOI:10.4103/0189-6725.93323