Pelvic vas deferens abscess: a case report and review of the literature.
- Author:
Hui-bo LIAN
1
;
Hong-qian GUO
;
Xiao-gong LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Abscess; diagnosis; surgery; Aged; Genital Diseases, Male; diagnosis; surgery; Humans; Male; Pelvis; Treatment Outcome; Vas Deferens
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2007;13(8):727-729
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, misdiagnosis and treatment of pelvic vas deferens abscess.
METHODSThe clinical data of one case of pelvic vas deferens abscess were reported and the relevant literature was reviewed.
RESULTSThe patient underwent incision and drainage of pelvic vas deferens abscess. After the catheter was removed, he could urinate easily. With a follow-up of one year, he was found free of dysuria and recurrence.
CONCLUSIONPelvic vas deferens abscess tends to be misdiagnosed when enwrapped. Surgical procedures are the most effective treatment for this disease.