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Case Reports
. 1975 Nov;6(5):620-1.
doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(75)90515-4.

Periprostatic abscess. Unusual complication of transurethral prostatectomy

S R Shapiro, J F Sherer
Case Reports

Periprostatic abscess. Unusual complication of transurethral prostatectomy

S R Shapiro et al. Urology. 1975 Nov.

Abstract

Many large series analyzing the results and complications of transurethral prostatectomy have failed to mention the occurrence of periprostatic abscess. A case is described which followed perforation of the posterior capsule at the time of transurethral prostatic resection. This complication was successfully managed by transperineal needle aspiration and high-dosage antibiotic therapy.

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