Osteitis Pubis After TURP: A Rare Complication Difficult to Recognize
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Published on: May 9, 2018
Pieter Jan Elshout1, Pieter Verleyen1, Guy Putzeys2
1Urology, AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium.
Abstract:
TURP is a widespread urologic procedure that is performed by many urologists. This report describes a rare complication that causes serious morbidity because it is not recognized in time. This is also the first report of a prostatosymphyseal fistula treated without major surgery. Eventually diagnosis is made by a MRI 5 months after surgery. Decompressive surgery was necessary to treat pubic osteïtis with invalidating pain. Culture results revealed Escherichia coli but eventually the diagnosis was made by fistulography. Treatment consisted of bladder drainage and long-term antibiotic treatment and these could eventually heal the fistula.
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