Transvaginal sonographic diagnosis of female urethral diverticula

Abstract

Purpose. We report our experience with transvaginal sonography (TVUS) in the diagnosis of female urethral diverticulum (UD).Method. We reviewed the TVUS examinations of 4 patients with a clinical diagnosis of UD and correlated the sonographic findings with the operative findings, especially regarding the UD's size, content, and location.Results. All UDs were demonstrated on TVUS. The size, content, and location of the UD correlated well with the operative findings.Conclusion. TVUS is accurate in diagnosis and determination of the size, content, and location of female UD.

Diagnosis of a female urethral diverticulum using transvaginal contrast‐enhanced sonourethrography

“…Grayscale TVUS has difficulty in differentiating a UD from other periurethral cystic lesions, and in revealing the UD orifice. Color Doppler imaging obtained during voiding sonography may assist,6 but some patients are unable to void during the examination. Direct contrast sonourethrography does not require patients to micturate and has the advantage of real‐time dynamic observation that can accurately identify and locate the UD's opening.…”

Urethral Mesh Erosion After Single-Incision Mid-Urethral Sling

“…Pelvic ultrasonography has been shown to be useful to evaluate urethral injury. 5,7,8 The mechanism of urethral mesh erosion is multifactorial. 6 The current report aimed to describe this complication after performance of a single-incision midurethral sling placement and to discuss possible causes for this complication.…”