[Pelvic vas deferens abscess: a case report and review of the literature]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2007 Aug;13(8):727-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, misdiagnosis and treatment of pelvic vas deferens abscess.

Methods: The clinical data of one case of pelvic vas deferens abscess were reported and the relevant literature was reviewed.

Results: The 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.

Conclusion: Pelvic vas deferens abscess tends to be misdiagnosed when enwrapped. Surgical procedures are the most effective treatment for this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Aged
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pelvis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vas Deferens*