Urethral Diverticula in the Adult Female

Abstract

Forty female patients with persisting urinary symptoms were investigated using positive pressure urethrography. Sixteen patients were found to have urethral diverticula; 14 of these underwent diverticulectomy. In addition, 17 patients were found to have a markedly distensible urethra on X-ray and only the remaining 7 were deemed normal. The clinical and radiological features and surgical management of these patients are presented.