Pseudoaneurysm secondary to transvesical prostatectomy

Indian J Urol. 2016 Apr-Jun;32(2):164-5. doi: 10.4103/0970-1591.174783.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms associated with the internal pudendal artery is rare and may occur as a complication of prostatic surgery or or pelvic trauma. We present images of the first case in literature of an isolated pseudoaneurysm secondary to transvesical prostatic adenomectomy, which was successfully treated by transarterial coil embolization. This complication can be difficult to diagnose, manage, and cause significant postoperative bleeding. Management requires as a multidisciplinary approach.

Keywords: Arteriovenous fistula; embolization; transvesical adenomectomy.

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