Editing Bladder Diverticulae (section)

=== History and Physical Exam ===
* '''Most bladder diverticula are found during the investigation of nonspecific lower urinary symptoms, hematuria, or infection.''' The diverticulum may or may not be related to reason for investigation.
*'''History'''
** '''Because large bladder diverticulae empty poorly or incompletely during voiding, symptoms and signs, if present, are usually attributed to urinary stasis within the diverticulum'''
** Characterize LUTS, identify potential occult sources of neurogenic vesicourethral dysfunction (spinal surgery, etc.), and properly characterize any prior lower urinary tract surgery
* '''Physical exam'''
** '''Digital rectal exam'''