Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Given the intricacy involved in diagnosing prostatic abscess and the associated risk of severe complications, we present a case involving a 72-year-old male patient initially suspected of urinary retention due to benign prostatic enlargement, only to reveal multiple prostatic abscesses during surgical intervention. The objective is to raise awareness among clinicians regarding the potential presence of latent prostatic abscess and to prevent the occurrence of serious complications. Timely implementation of aggressive antimicrobial therapy and surgical drainage has been shown to significantly enhance patient prognosis and mitigate the risk of serious complications.
Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf019
Authors: Zhihuang Wu, Minjie Zhang, Yangbiao Wu
Language: English
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,050
OpenAlex ID: W4406694242