Successful use of modified suprapubic catheter to rescue prostatorectal fistula

J Chin Med Assoc. 2008 Jun;71(6):321-4. doi: 10.1016/S1726-4901(08)70131-X.

Abstract

Prostatorectal fistula is a complication following radiotherapy. It remains a clinical challenge to treat because most patients experience a poor quality of life. This case report discusses a modified suprapubic catheter for use in a patient with a prostatorectal fistula that developed after radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer. It is an inexpensive, easily available, and more patient-tolerable catheter that improves quality of life. Herein, we describe the development of this catheter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Diseases / etiology
  • Prostatic Diseases / therapy*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Rectal Fistula / etiology
  • Rectal Fistula / therapy*
  • Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation*