Complications with transrectal biopsy of the prostate.
- Author:
Xiao-Xin MENG
1
;
Li-Xin HUA
;
Hong-Fei WU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Biopsy, Needle; adverse effects; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prostate; pathology
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2002;8(3):210-211
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo probe into the complications of prostate biopsy.
METHODSThe clinical data of 220 patients underwent prostate biopsy from 1997 to 2001 were reviewed.
RESULTSA total of 93 patients suffered slight complications, and 15 patients suffered severe complications.
CONCLUSIONSTransrectal prostate biopsy is easily and safely by using 18 gague biopsy needles. These data demonstrate the low morbidity and less complication associated with contemporary transrectal prostate biopsy.
