J Pannek1, K Göcking, U Bersch. 1. Neuro-Urology, Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland. juergen.pannek@paranet.ch
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVES: To present a rare but severe complication of intermittent catheterization. SETTING: Paraplegic centre in Switzerland. METHOD AND RESULTS: A 52-year-old man presenting with fever and septicaemia was diagnosed with a perineal abscess due to a bulbar urethral lesion caused by acute false passage during intermittent catheterization. CONCLUSION: Especially in patients with a history of urethral strictures performing intermittent catheterization, the possibility of perineal abscess formation should be taken into account when treating such a patient with fever of unknown origin.
STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVES: To present a rare but severe complication of intermittent catheterization. SETTING: Paraplegic centre in Switzerland. METHOD AND RESULTS: A 52-year-old man presenting with fever and septicaemia was diagnosed with a perineal abscess due to a bulbar urethral lesion caused by acute false passage during intermittent catheterization. CONCLUSION: Especially in patients with a history of urethral strictures performing intermittent catheterization, the possibility of perineal abscess formation should be taken into account when treating such a patient with fever of unknown origin.