Prostatic abscess. A review of literature and a presentation of 5 cases.
Abscess of the prostate has become increasingly rare due to modern antibiotics and a decreasing incidence of gonococcal infections. It is still difficult to diagnose the disorder on clinical grounds. Ultrasound examination is recommended. The preferred treatment is nowadays transurethral prostatic resection. We report 5 cases from a urologic department, during a period of 12 years.
Jacobsen
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Department of Urology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography