Side effects and patient acceptability of transrectal biopsy of the prostate

The side effects and patient acceptability of 230 ultrasound guided prostatic needle biopsies performed by the transrectal route in an out-patient setting were reviewed retrospectively. Most of the side effects were transient and mild; one patient required hospitalization for urinary retention. Pati...

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Published inClinical radiology Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 125 - 126
Main Authors Clements, R., Aideyan, O.U., Griffiths, G.J., Peeling, W.B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.02.1993
Elsevier
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle - adverse effects
Hematuria - etiology
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Pain Measurement
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Prostate - diagnostic imaging
Prostate - pathology
Rectum
Ultrasonography
Urinary system
Human
Biopsy
Rectum
Secondary effect
Surgical approach
Technique
Prostate
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Summary:The side effects and patient acceptability of 230 ultrasound guided prostatic needle biopsies performed by the transrectal route in an out-patient setting were reviewed retrospectively. Most of the side effects were transient and mild; one patient required hospitalization for urinary retention. Patient acceptability was good; over 70% of patients reported no significant pain from the biopsy procedure.
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ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/S0009-9260(05)81188-2