Urology Case Reports (Sep 2023)

Ocular abscess: An extremely rare complication of transurethral resection of the prostate

  • Mohamed Trigui,
  • Yassine Ouanes,
  • Nizar Cherni,
  • Kays Chaker,
  • Mahdi Marrak,
  • Yassine Nouira

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 50
p. 102485

Abstract

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Ocular abscess following transurethral resection of the prostate is an rare complication. We report the case of a male who developed an ocular abscess with purulent melting of the eye after undergoing TURP for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The patient successfully underwent the TURP procedure. However, he developed a right epididymitis and subsequently an ocular abscess on the same side. Treatment involved dual antibiotic therapy for the epididymitis, followed by incision of the ocular abscess and intravenous antibiotics. Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli was identified in both ocular and postoperative urine cultures. This case highlights the rarity and potential serious complications following TURP.

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