Bilateral Diverticula with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection.
- Author:
Hyun Chul KIM
1
;
Jin Wook KIM
;
Kang Soo SHIM
;
Du Geon MOON
;
Je Jong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords:
Diverticulum;
Bladder
- MeSH:
Diverticulum*;
Humans;
Infant;
Male;
Muscle Development;
Replantation;
Ureter;
Urinary Bladder;
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic;
Urinary Tract Infections*;
Urinary Tract*;
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2005;46(1):103-104
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Most bladder diverticula are associated with a neurogenic bladder or obstructive condition, but a congenital diverticulum is believed to be a congenital failure of normal muscular development. Often solitary and large congenital bladder diverticulum leads to various complications, including recurrent urinary tract infection, vesicoureteral reflux, stone formation, and incontinence. A diverticulectomy, with ureteral reimplantation, is recommended in Hutch's diverticula, as they are usually accompanied with reflux that does not spontaneously subside. We experienced a case of bilateral Hutch's diverticula, without vesicoureteral reflux, in a 15-month-old boy. This patient was successfully treated using only a bilateral diverticulectomy.
