Publications by authors named "Angelica Tancredi"
Pubovesical fistula (PVF) is a rare complication of radical treatments for prostate cancer (PCa), especially when a multimodal approach is performed. We present a case of PVF with extensive communication between the bladder and the pubic bones, and lymph node metastases of PCa treated by cystectomy and salvage lymphadenectomy. We describe a case of a 65-year old male patient who, after radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation therapy, suffered from suprapubic and perineal pain, ambulation difficulties and recurrent urinary tract infections.
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- - Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a serious bacterial infection affecting the genital area, primarily seen in men aged 60 and older, particularly those with conditions like diabetes and bowel diseases, with about 1.6 new cases per 100,000 each year.
- - In a presented case, a 60-year-old man with diabetes and an ileostomy experienced severe symptoms of FG, requiring immediate antibiotic treatment and surgical intervention, leading to a lengthy recovery process that lasted 60 days.
- - FG carries a significant mortality risk, up to 30%, but treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy may enhance healing and recovery in affected patients.
Introduction: Several studies have shown the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on perceived stress of different populations, but none of them analyzed urological patients who underwent elective surgery.
Methods: We enrolled prospectively patients who underwent elective surgery between March and October 2020. A survey on COVID-19 and the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale (PPS-4) questionnaire were administered at hospital admission.