Fatal Rectal Bleeding after Prostate Biopsy.
10.7580/KoreanJLegMed.2012.36.1.111
- Author:
Min Jung KIM
1
;
Jae Hong PARK
;
Byung Ha CHOI
;
Nak Eun CHUNG
Author Information
1. Division of Forensic Medicine, National Forensic Service, Seoul, Korea. lillu79@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
prostate biopsy;
complications;
bleeding;
rectal;
fatal
- MeSH:
Autopsy;
Biopsy;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Outpatients;
Prostate;
Prostatic Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2012;36(1):111-114
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy of the prostate is a common outpatient procedure for diagnosing prostatic cancer. It is a relatively noninvasive, safe, and effective method, as the majority of post-biopsy complications are mild and self-limiting. Fatal complications including infection or massive hemorrhage are rare, but can be life threatening. We herein present an autopsy case of fatal rectal bleeding after prostate biopsy and an analysis of similar cases.
