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Intra-prostatic urinary reflux: an aetiological factor in abacterial prostatitis

R S Kirby, D Lowe, M I Bultitude

    British Journal of Urology
    |December 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Urine reflux into prostatic ducts during urination was proven possible using carbon particles. This finding may explain infections in bacterial prostatitis and inflammation in abacterial prostatitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Prostatic duct infections are a common clinical issue.
    • The mechanism of urine entering prostatic ducts during micturition was previously unproven.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide the first proof of urine reflux into prostatic ducts during micturition.
    • To investigate the potential role of this reflux in prostatitis.

    Main Methods:

    • A suspension of carbon particles was introduced to visualize urine flow.
    • Observation of carbon particle movement during micturition.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated that urine can reflux into prostatic ducts.
    • Carbon particles were observed within the prostatic ducts post-micturition.

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    Conclusions:

    • Urine reflux into prostatic ducts during micturition is a demonstrable phenomenon.
    • This reflux may serve as a pathway for bacterial prostatitis.
    • Reflux could also contribute to the inflammatory processes in abacterial prostatitis.