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Prostato-cutaneous fistula: a rare clinical entity
Niraj Kumar1, Pawan Vasudeva, Anup Kumar
1Department of Urology, V.M. Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India. drniraj79@gmail.com
Urology
|June 18, 2013
Summary
A man had a rare prostatocutaneous fistula, a connection between the prostate and skin. Surgical revision of the urethroplasty successfully treated the condition, leaving him symptom-free.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Prostatocutaneous fistula is an uncommon condition.
- It can present with unusual symptoms like thigh fluid leakage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of prostatocutaneous fistula.
- To describe the successful surgical management.
Main Methods:
- Diagnostic evaluation of the fistula.
- Surgical exploration and revision anastomotic urethroplasty.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with intermittent straw-colored fluid leakage from the thigh.
- Diagnosis confirmed as prostatocutaneous fistula.
- Post-operative follow-up showed the patient remained asymptomatic.
Conclusions:
- Revision anastomotic urethroplasty is an effective treatment for prostatocutaneous fistula.
- Successful surgical intervention can lead to complete symptom resolution.
