Ultrasound-Guided Transrectal Placement of a Drainage Tube as Therapeutic Management of Patients with Prostatic Abscess

Background and purpose: A novel approach for continuous drainage of prostatic abscesses is presented and discussed. Patients and methods: We present seven cases diagnosed with prostatic abscess during 2001–2007. The diagnosis was based on either clinical or transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) findings. All patients were initially treated as prostatitis cases by intravenous antibiotics, a1 blockers, and a suprapubic catheter. Those diagnosed with an...