Korean Journal of Andrology  2011;29(3):254-257

doi:10.5534/kja.2011.29.3.254

Life-Threatening Hypovolemic Shock after Transrectal Ultrasonography Guided Prostate Biopsy: Treatment with Selective Arterial Embolization.

Hong Seok SHIN 1 ; Young Hwan LEE

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Keywords

Prostate; Biopsy; Shock; Therapeutic embolization

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Rectal bleeding is a frequent finding in patients after transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy but is usually mild and stops spontaneously. We report herein a case of life-threatening hypovolemic shock due to rectal bleeding after TRUS-guided prostate biopsy that was successfully treated by selective arterial embolization. The aim of this report is to share our experiences of the management of massive rectal bleeding after prostate biopsy.