OBJECTIVETo analyze the causes of chest or/and abdomen colic with in 1 week after prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).

METHODSRetrospective studies were made on 120 cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with postoperative colic in the chest or/and abdomen from October 2001 to October 2002, 35 (Group A) treated by prostatectomy and the other 85 (Group B) by TURP.

RESULTSIn sequence of frequency, the causes of the postoperative chest or/and abdomen colic were bladder spasm, catheter block, acute gastroenteritis, angina and acute myocardial infarction.

CONCLUSIONThe causes of chest or/and abdomen colic after prostatectomy are multiple. If the causes are timely established and corresponding measures immediately taken, its complications can be minimized.

Aged ; Chest Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Colic ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; Prostatectomy ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; surgery ; Transurethral Resection of Prostate