Urethro-urethral fistula: A rare cause of post-TURP incontinence

Prostatic abscess rarely follows acute prostatitis and can sometimes lead to a fistula by breaking into the prostatic urethra, peri-rectal tissues, the perineum, or the rectum. We report a case of a prostatic abscess tracking into the bulbar urethra after a transurethral resection of the prostate. T...

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Published in:	Canadian Urological Association journal Vol. 8; no. 11-12; pp. E916 - E917
Main Authors:	Moorthy, H Krishna, Pillai, Biju S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada Canadian Urological Association 01-12-2014 Canadian Medical Association
Subjects:	Care and treatment Case Report Case studies Complications and side effects Diagnosis Fistula Patient outcomes Risk factors Urinary incontinence India
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Summary:	Prostatic abscess rarely follows acute prostatitis and can sometimes lead to a fistula by breaking into the prostatic urethra, peri-rectal tissues, the perineum, or the rectum. We report a case of a prostatic abscess tracking into the bulbar urethra after a transurethral resection of the prostate. This created a fistula, mimicking a urethral duplication and leading to urinary incontinence.
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ISSN:	1911-6470 1920-1214
DOI:	10.5489/cuaj.2269