Ascites following prostatectomy: A rare presentation of comorbid disease

ASLAN G., SOYTÜRK M., KEFİ A., ÇELEBİ İ., AKPINAR H.

International Urology and Nephrology, vol.34, no.3, pp.365-367, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1023/a:1024423317835
  • Journal Name: International Urology and Nephrology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.365-367
  • Keywords: Ascites, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Comorbidity, Transurethral prostatectomy
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a rare case of ascites developing in the early post-prostatectomy period due to a mass originating from the head of the pancreas. Comorbid diseases that are not documented preoperatively may emerge with signs mimicking the complication of prostate surgery.