Transrectal ultrasound-guided aspiration versus transurethral deroofing of prostatic abscess: A prospective randomized study

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study is to compare between transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided aspiration and transurethral (TU) deroofing in the treatment of prostatic abscess regarding safety and efficacy. Settings and Design: This prospective randomized study was done during the period between April 2009 and March 2015 and included 32 patients with prostatic abscess. Subjects and Methods: All patients were enrolled in the study after obtaining a written informed consent and approval of the local ethical committee. The patients were randomly allocated into two groups; Group A treated by TRUS-guided aspiration, saline wash, and local injection of antibiotics and Group B treated by TU deroofing of the abscess. All patients received broad-spectrum antibiotics during the period of treatment, and the follow-up was done on the 5thday by TRUS to ensure complete resolution of the abscess. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was done using online social science statistical calculatorshttp://www.socscistatistics.com/Default.aspxusing t-test for two independent means, Chi-square test, and Mann–Whitney U-test with P