1. Urethral Calculus as an Uncommon Cause of Acute Urinary Retention in Women Diagnosis and Management: A Case Report.
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El Omri, Ghassane, Taghouan, Anas, Rais, Hamza, Younes, Houry, Rachid, Moussaab, and Heddat, Abdeljalil
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URETHRA surgery , *BEHAVIOR modification , *URINARY calculi , *CYSTITIS , *MINIMALLY invasive procedures , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *URETHRA , *MAGNETIC resonance imaging , *EMERGENCY medical services , *LASER lithotripsy , *PERINEUM , *RETENTION of urine , *TYPE 2 diabetes , *METABOLIC syndrome , *HEALTH behavior , *WOMEN'S health , *POSTOPERATIVE period , *PATIENT aftercare - Abstract
Background: Urethral calculi causing acute urinary retention is a highly uncommon condition in women, which poses distinctive difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. This report presents the case of a 52-year-old woman who experienced acute urinary retention caused by a urethral stone. It emphasizes the effective use of minimally invasive methods and underscores the importance of comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment. Case presentation: A 52-year-old woman patient arrived with acute urinary retention symptoms that lasted 6 hours. She complained of pain in the perineal and periurethral regions. She struggled with poorly managed type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and frequent cystitis. The examination showed the presence of a 2-cm stone in the urethra. The treatment utilised retrograde propulsion and laser fragmentation. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging results were normal, and follow-up care involved managing diabetes and adopting lifestyle changes to prevent the recurrence of cystitis and stones for 6 months. Conclusion: Urethral calculi exceptionally cause acute urinary retention in women. To achieve successful outcomes and prevent recurrence, it is crucial to prioritize prompt, minimally invasive treatment, and comprehensive management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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