title: [The role of ultrasound-guided trans-rectal puncture in the treatment of prostatic abscess].
abstract: Prostatic abscess is a rare complication of urinary tract infection, whose symptoms and signs are not often specific. Prostatic abscess can now be easily diagnosed by transrectal ultrasonography. The authors report six cases of prostatic abscess diagnosed by ultrasonography. These abscess were successfully drained by ultrasound-guided transrectal aspiration, which may constitute a useful solution, as the classical treatments to date consist of transurethral resection or rectotomy.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier d'Ussel.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Chaabouni
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pfeifer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ferrandis
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chokairi
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: D'Ardalhon
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Dumas
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Colombeau
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Mhiri
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation; D012007:Rectum; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
vernacular_title: Place de la ponction transrectale écho-guidée dans le traitement des abcès prostatiques.