Sub-Urethral Abscesses and Diverticula in the Female Urethra

A new method for complete urethrocystography in women

“…Also in young women the external orifice is the narrowest part of the urethra (DELBET 1923, FURNISS 1935, NEL 1955, HAGLUND 1958. The fossa navicularis (NORDENSTROM 1952) In cases of urethral caruncles or if there is leakage for other reasons the urethral meatus is constricted by one or more agraffes, or clamps, of the von Wachenfeldt type, a procedure which is facilitated by supporting the orifice from the inside with the plate.…”

“…3a), which is possible by this method is particularly important. Urethral diverticula are always deviated laterally by reason of a fixed medial crista in the posterial wall of the urethra in connection with the septum urethrovaginale (FURNISS 1935). The localization of diverticula is of importance from the surgical standpoint.…”