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R A Downs

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Urethral diverticula in females. Alternative surgical treatment.

A technique is described which may be utilized to advantage in the treatment of large urethral diverticula. The hazards of extensive subtrigonal dissection are alleviated by leaving a portion of the diverticular floor intact and marsupializing it to the vaginal mucosa.

Diverticulum↗

Simple eosinophilic granulomatous prostatitis.

A case of simple eosinophilic granulomatous prostatitis is presented. The simple variety shows an abundant eosinophilic infiltrate of the prostate without peripheral eosinophilia, allergic history or vasculitis. No treatment has been recommended to date. The use of a low-dose steroid provided symptomatic relief in our patient.

Eosinophilic Granuloma↗

Management of extensive leukoplakia of bladder.

A case of extensive leukoplakia of the bladder is presented. The occurrence is unusual and the management controversial. Cystectomy should be considered in men with extensive vesical leukoplakia.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗