title: Symmetrical peripheral gangrene after suprapubic prostatectomy.
abstract: Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is a rare condition with a multifactorial etiology and its treatment has not been clarified. The second case to have occurred in urologic patients is reported herein. This case highlights the need to be aware of this potential complication of urologic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: Alfonso
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Crisci
authors.forename: Gianluca
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Giannarini
authors.forename: Cesare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Selli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia