Open AccessDevelopment of a Leaking Urachal Fistula in A BPH Patient with Recurrent Acute Urinary Retention: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Okwudili Calistus Amu,
Emmanuel Azubuike Affusim,
Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie,
Balantine U. Eze
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european journal of medical and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2593-8339
DOI - 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.5.1053
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilicus (mollusc) , urinary retention , prostatectomy , fistula , surgery , urinary fistula , urinary system , urology , prostate , cancer
FE is a 65yr old retired civil servant who developed lower urinary tract symptoms associated with recurrent acute urinary retentions relieved each time by urethral catheterization. In one episode he started leaking urine from the umbilicus. A fistulogram outlined an irregular fistulous cavity in the lower anterior abdominal wall. Patient had excision of the fistulous tract and communication with bladder sealed. He had uneventful post operative recovery and is being worked up for open simple prostatectomy for his large prostate.