經尿道切開手術是一種簡單且安全的手術。但是以下將報告一個案例,行經尿道切開手術,在術中産生經尿道攝護腺刮除症候群及低體溫,因而誘發急性心肌梗塞。文中並討論除了經尿道攝護腺刮除手術外,還有哪些情況及危險因子,會促使産生經尿道攝護腺刮除症候群,及其預防方法。
Transurethral incision (TUI) is a simple and safe procedure. We, herein, present a case undergoing transurethral incision procedure during which he developed transurethral resection of prostate syndrome (TURP syndrome) and hypothermia precipitating an acute perioperative myocardial infarction attack. The potential risk of development of TURP syndrome in settings other than TURP surgery as well as its prevention are reviewed and discussed.