Complications and risk factors in transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies

Complications and risk factors in transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies.

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Prostate biopsy is not a procedure without risk. There is concern about major complications and which antibiotics are best for routine use before these biopsies. The objective was to determine the rate of complications and the possible risk factors in prostate biopsies. DESIGN AND SETTING Prospective study, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. METHODS Transrectal ultraso...

Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsies

PURPOSE This study aimed to improve prostate biopsy compliance by analyzing the factors that influence the acceptance of prostate biopsy by patients to whom transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy is recommended for suspected prostate cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The subjects of this study were 268 patients to whom TRUS-guided prostate biopsy was recommended from January to June...

[Transrectal ultrasound guided biopsies in 266 patients].

BACKGROUND The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic utility of digital rectal examination (DRE), prostate specific antigen (PSA) and transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) for prostate cancer. METHODS On 266 patients ultrasonography guided transrectal biopsies were performed using the automatic biopsy gun fitted with an 18 gauge biopsy needle. RESULTS There was no major complic...

Transrectal Ultrasound-guided Prostate Brachytherapy

Risk factors associated with transrectal ultrasound guided prostate needle biopsy in patients with prostate cancer.

BACKGROUND Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate needle biopsy is a commonly used diagnostic procedure. We determined associated risk factors for patients who suffered major complications and required hospitalization after TRUS-guided prostate biopsy. METHODS A total of 1,529 patients, 27 to 92 years old (mean 67.6 years) were included in this study conducted between January 2003 and ...