Urethral Calculi

Abstract

Summary 86 cases of urethral stones are presented. The clinical picture, diagnosis and management are discussed in detail. Emphasis is laid on the following 4 points, which are felt to have special importance in diagnosis and management: Diagnostic failure on account of the use of X‐ray films short of urethra. Advisability of suprapubic vesical puncture for acute retention, to allow time for better management of the stone. The use of urethral irrigation by saline or paraffin to dislodge stones impacted in the bulbous or posterior urethra backwards into the bladder. The use of external urethrotomy as a primary procedure for calculi in the anterior urethra.