Unrecognized Vesical-Neck Obstruction in Women

Abstract

MOST urologists are aware of the fact that vesical-neck obstruction in women exists, but not all, I believe, are aware of the fact that it is not an infrequent entity. Although no statistics are available regarding its incidence the condition undoubtedly occurs oftener than is ordinarily appreciated, and I have seen 4 advanced cases in the last two years. Caulk¹ (1921), Nesbit² (1933), Fite³ (1934), Thompson⁴ (1935) and van Houtum⁵ (1935) reported 1 or more cases, and Mirabile⁶ presented a case in 1942. The principal reason for the presentation of the following cases is not only to call attention to . . .