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[Prostate massage with unwanted consequences. Case report].

S Buse1, T Warzinek, C Hobi

  • 1Klinik für Urologie, Kantonspital St. Gallen, Switzerland. stephan.buse@kssg.ch

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
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Prostate massage for chronic prostatitis can lead to severe bleeding and lung embolisms. Any post-massage pain warrants immediate diagnostic imaging like ultrasound or CT scans.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Prostate massage is a common treatment for chronic prostatitis.
  • Potential complications of prostate massage are not widely documented.

Observation:

  • A patient undergoing regular prostate massage for chronic prostatitis experienced a severe adverse event.
  • This event involved the development of a massive periprostatic hemorrhage.

Findings:

  • The patient subsequently developed an embolic insult to the lungs during hospitalization.
  • This case represents a potentially life-threatening complication following prostate massage.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the serious risks associated with prostate massage.
  • Post-prostate massage pain necessitates prompt diagnostic evaluation, including ultrasound and CT scans, to rule out hemorrhage or embolism.

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