Incomplete rectal obstruction secondary to adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-1991
Abstract
Ureteral and bladder outlet obstruction are well-known sequelae of adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Contiguous extension of prostate cancer locally to involve the rectum is an uncommon phenomenon. It has been suggested that this is because Denonvillier's fascia is an effective barrier to posterior extension of malignant prostatic neoplasms. Herein, we report a case of this unusual association as well as a review of the literature.
Volume
91
Issue
8
First Page
803
Last Page
806
ISSN
0098-6151
Published In/Presented At
Desai, P. A., Fioerelli, R. L., & Finkelstein, L. H. (1991). Incomplete rectal obstruction secondary to adenocarcinoma of the prostate. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 91(8), 803–806.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
1744011
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
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