Catheterization for sclerosis therapy of prostate cyst guided By transrectal ultrasonography / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the application of puncturing and inserting catheter for sclerosis therapy of prostatic cyst. Methods By guiding transrectal ultrasonography,prostatic cyst was punctured and one catheter was inserted into the cyst cavity.Then through the catheter,the fluid in the cyst was drawn out,the cyst cavity washed and absolute alcohol injected.Results 21 cysts were all given sclerosis therapy through catheter successfully.All the patients were followed up for 6～8 months and their cysts all disappeared. Conclusions Puncturing the prostatic cyst guided by transrectal ultrasonography is accurate and reliabe.Sclerosis therapy through a catheter is convenient,safe and effective.