TY - JOUR
T1 - PERIURETHRAL PHLEGMON
T2 - POSTERIOR RUPTURE THROUGH COLLES‘ FASCIA
AU - Allen, Terry D.
PY - 1965/6
Y1 - 1965/6
N2 - Although urologists are familiar with the classical pathways of spread of fluid beneath Colles' fascia, it is not commonly appreciated that the periurethral phlegmon, by virtue of its ability to induce vascular thrombosis, ischeemia and necrosis of restraining fascial barriers, may disseminate by routes not expected from anatomical studies alone. Two cases demonstrating posterior extension into the buttocks have been presented and the seriousness of the disease has been emphasised. Recognition of such a complication is of more than academic interest since recovery may be dependent upon drainage of these ancillary areas.
AB - Although urologists are familiar with the classical pathways of spread of fluid beneath Colles' fascia, it is not commonly appreciated that the periurethral phlegmon, by virtue of its ability to induce vascular thrombosis, ischeemia and necrosis of restraining fascial barriers, may disseminate by routes not expected from anatomical studies alone. Two cases demonstrating posterior extension into the buttocks have been presented and the seriousness of the disease has been emphasised. Recognition of such a complication is of more than academic interest since recovery may be dependent upon drainage of these ancillary areas.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1464-410X.1965.tb09610.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1464-410X.1965.tb09610.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 14314438
AN - SCOPUS:76549212871
SN - 0007-1331
VL - 37
SP - 335
EP - 337
JO - British Journal of Urology
JF - British Journal of Urology
IS - 3
ER -