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CASE REPORT

Prostatic abscess as a delayed complication following cryosurgery for primary prostate cancer

Stephanie H. Chen, Vladimir Mouraviev, Janice M. Mayes, Thomas J. Polascik

Division of Urologic Surgery and the Duke Prostate Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, Associate Professor of Urology, Box 2804 Yellow Zone Duke South, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2007, 14(4), 3646-3648.

Abstract

Prostatic abscess is a rare and potentially life-threatening disease when left untreated. We report the first case of a man who developed a prostatic abscess as a long-term complication of cryoablation for primary prostate cancer. Timely diagnosis with non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, retrograde CT cystogram to ensure no bladder involvement, percutaneous drainage under CT-guidance, and antibiotic treatment sensitive to the causative organism were crucial for prompt recovery.

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