Shortness of Breath Secondary to  a Massive Bladder Diverticulum: A Unique Transvesical Repair

Bladder diverticula are herniations of the bladder urothelium resulting in a thin diverticular wall consisting of mucosa, lamina propria, adventitia, and, in some instances, non-functioning detrusor muscle fibers. They can be congenital, or more commonly acquired. Bladder diverticula are often asymptomatic and are usually first noted as incidental findings on cystoscopy or radiographic imaging. However, large diverticula can be responsible for symptoms such as recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder stones, hematuria, and ureteral obstruction.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Grand Rounds Source Type: research