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[Minimally invasive method of the treatment of prostatic abscess]
Abstract:
In discussion of advantages and shortcomings of different surgical procedures in the treatment of a prostatic abscess (PA) which rarely complicates acute prostatitis the authors focus on a thin needle transcutaneous puncture of PA under ultrasound control. This low invasive operation made under local anesthesia was performed in 15 PA patients. The abscess cavity was drained using a polyethylene catheter "pigtail". The manipulation was well tolerated by all the patients with no complications in the postoperative period. A mean time of the abscess cavity draining was 4 days. A follow-up for 1.5 years discovered recurrence in none of the patients. This low invasive method is proposed as an alternative to the existing traumatic methods of PA management.
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Ultrasound-guided thin needle aspiration offers a minimally invasive approach for prostatic abscess (PA) treatment. This technique effectively drained abscesses in 15 patients with no complications and no recurrence at 1.5 years.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Prostatic abscess (PA) is a rare complication of acute prostatitis.
- Traditional surgical treatments for PA can be invasive and associated with complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided thin needle transcutaneous puncture for prostatic abscess (PA) management.
- To present a minimally invasive alternative to conventional traumatic surgical procedures for PA.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 15 patients with PA underwent thin needle transcutaneous puncture under ultrasound guidance.
- Abscess drainage was achieved using a "pigtail" polyethylene catheter.
- Procedures were performed under local anesthesia.
Main Results:
- The minimally invasive procedure was well-tolerated by all patients.
- No postoperative complications were observed.
- The mean duration of abscess cavity drainage was 4 days.
- A follow-up period of 1.5 years revealed no recurrence of PA.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound-guided thin needle aspiration is a safe and effective low-invasive method for treating prostatic abscesses.
- This technique offers a viable alternative to more traumatic surgical interventions for PA management.