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A Rectourethral Fistula due to Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment: Diagnosis and Management
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Titel: |
A Rectourethral Fistula due to Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment: Diagnosis and Management |
In: | Case Reports in Radiology, 2012, 2012, S. 1-6 |
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Hindawi Limited
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Umfang: | 1-6 |
ISSN: |
2090-6870 2090-6862 |
DOI: | 10.1155/2012/962090 |
Zusammenfassung: | <jats:p>Colovesical fistula (CVF) is an abnormal connection between the enteric and the urinary systems. The rectourethral fistula (RUF) is a possible but extremely rare complication of treatment of prostate cancer with “transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment.” We present a case of CVF due to HIFU treatment of recurrent prostate cancer. The case was assessed with cystography completed with a pelvic CT scan—with MPR, MIP, and VR reconstruction—before emptying the bladder. Since the CT scan confirmed that the fistula involved solely the urethra and excluded even a minimal involvement of the bladder, it was possible to employ a conservative treatment by positioning a Foley catheter of monthly duration, in order to allow the urethra to rest. Still today, after 6 months, the patient is in a good clinical condition and has not shown yet signs of a recurrence of the fistula.</jats:p> |
Format: | E-Article |
Quelle: | Hindawi Limited (CrossRef) |
Sprache: | Englisch |