Arteriovenous Malformation of the Prostate Vasculature as a Cause of Torrential Bleeding during Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Arteriovenous Malformation of the Prostate Vasculature as a Cause of Torrential Bleeding during Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

An 82-year-old male experienced severe bleeding during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) due to an undetected prostatic arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Initial management with a catheter was followed by successful transarterial embolisation. This case highlights the effectiveness of e...

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Main Authors: Darshan Sitharthan, Athos Katelaris, Gordon O’Neill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Series:Société Internationale d’Urologie Journal
Subjects:
arteriovenous malformation
TURP
prostate
angioembolisation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2563-6499/5/3/26
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Summary:An 82-year-old male experienced severe bleeding during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) due to an undetected prostatic arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Initial management with a catheter was followed by successful transarterial embolisation. This case highlights the effectiveness of endovascular angioembolisation for unexpected prostatic AVMs.
ISSN:2563-6499

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