Intestinal obstruction: a rare complication of channeling Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Channeling transurethral resection of the prostate is a recognized form of adjunctive treatment in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer. Despite the fact that complications arising from the procedure have been on the decline, rare complications like intestinal obstruction may occur.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>This is a case report of a 56 year old man who developed mechanical intestinal obstruction few days after a channeling TURP for advanced CaP.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The report highlights the possibility of intestinal obstruction as a secondary event following a silent urinary bladder perforation during channeling TURP. Early recognition and intervention were responsible for the good outcome in this patient.</p

Appendico-vesicostomy in the management of complex vesico-vaginal fistulae

Complex vesico-vaginal fistulae (VVFs) continue to complicated prolonged obstructed labour in this country. Recently a young lady presented to us with a huge VVF, associated with loss of the urethra and bladder neck, severe gynaetresia and recto-vaginal fistula. Her VVF was successfully managed by an appendico-vesiscostomy. Keywords: complex vesico-vaginal fistula, appendico-vesicostomy Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Vol. 9(1) 2006: 89-9