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Use of fibrin sealant in the treatment of prostatic cutaneous fistula in a case of Pseudomonas prostatitis

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Authors report on a case of Pseudomonas prostatitis complicated with a prostatoperineal fistula in continuity with the urethra that has been successfully treated with human fibrin sealant (Tissucol).

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  1. Department of Urology, University of Pisa, Italy

    R. Felipetto, L. Viganò, M. Cecchi, L. Florentini & R. Minervini

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Felipetto, R., Viganò, L., Cecchi, M. et al. Use of fibrin sealant in the treatment of prostatic cutaneous fistula in a case of Pseudomonas prostatitis. International Urology and Nephrology 27, 563–565 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02564742

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