title: Interprostatic bridge as complication of transurethral resection of prostate: case reports.
abstract: Interprostatic bridge formation may occur as a complication of transurethral resection. Two patients with this complication presented with symptoms of prostatism that were relieved by laser resection of the aberrant tissue.
authors.affiliation: Redington Fairview General Hospital, Skowhegan, ME, and Brigham & Womens Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Bhatta
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy; D003558:Cystoscopy; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation