Case of a Nonobstructive Urinary Bladder Diverticulum
Author Information
Author(s): Yovchevski Plamen, Kostov Kosta
Primary Institution: Medical Institute Ministry of Interior, Sofia, Bulgaria
Hypothesis
Can long-term urethral catheterization lead to the development of a nonobstructive urinary bladder diverticulum?
Conclusion
Ultrasonographic examination is essential to identify complications like bladder diverticula after prolonged catheterization.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a long-term urethral catheterization due to surgical interventions.
- Ultrasonography revealed a large diverticulum protruding from the urinary bladder.
- This case highlights the need for careful monitoring after catheter removal.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who developed a bladder pouch after having a catheter for a long time, and it shows that doctors should check for this problem using ultrasound.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed using power Doppler sonography and routine ultrasonographic examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
62-year-old male with diabetes mellitus type 1.
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