[Morbidity of transperineal echo-guided prostatic biopsy, our experience]

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 1996 Dec;68(5 Suppl):217-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We present a review of 1245 patients undergone to ultrasound guided transperineal prostatic biopsy. We examined the complications' incidence of this technique to confirm or exclude presence of prostate cancer. Indications to a prostatic biopsy include an abnormal digital rectal examination, TRUS or PSA values increased. Single biopsy or systematic mapping of prostate were performed. For prostate biopsy a "Biopsy Gun" with 18 G. needle was used. Of 1245 patients, only 31 (2.48%) showed complications. Our experience demonstrates that ultrasound guided transperineal prostatic biopsy is a safe and easy technique and it is well accepted by the patient.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods
  • Fever / etiology
  • Hematuria / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostate / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostate / pathology*
  • Prostatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Diseases / pathology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Shock, Septic / etiology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology*