Pyocele of the scrotum: a consequence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

To our knowledge pyocele of the scrotum after spontaneous bacterial peritonitis has not been reported previously. We describe this unusual condition, and discuss diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment.

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 153; no. 3 Pt 1; p. 745
Main Authors Santucci, R A, Krieger, J N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1995
Subjects
Escherichia coli Infections
Genital Diseases, Male - microbiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Peritonitis - complications
Peritonitis - microbiology
Scrotum
Suppuration - microbiology
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Summary:To our knowledge pyocele of the scrotum after spontaneous bacterial peritonitis has not been reported previously. We describe this unusual condition, and discuss diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(01)67706-1