03:54 PM Abstract No. 417 Treatment of rectourethral fistulae after focal ablation for prostate cancer

Transrectal focal laser ablation (FLA) of prostate cancer in the MRI environment carries with it the risk of thermal damage to the rectal wall resulting in rectourethral fistula (RUF) formation with painful and/or prolonged cystoprostatitis. RUF ’s are treated surgically with temporary colonic diversion (colostomy) and flap interposition between the rectum and urethra which leaves the patient lifestyle limitations and often urinary incontinence. An alternative treatment for small RUF’s is a conservative medical course including weeks of urinary catheterization.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Scientific Session 43: Follow Your Gut Source Type: research