Objective: Prostate biopsy for the diagnosis of prostate cancer by transrectal
ultrasonography (TRUS) is a common procedure used in daily urology practice with a low …

Purpose Urosepsis is the most feared complication of transrectal prostate biopsy. The
incidence may be increasing from< 1% to 2%–3% in contemporary series. Historically …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence of sepsis following transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-
guided prostate biopsy at our center. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed a group of 24 …

Background Urosepsis is a rare but life-threatening complication following transrectal
ultrasound (TRUS) guided needle prostate biopsy. Despite the technological and …

Purpose Despite the recent innovations, complications of prostate biopsy can occur. The aim
of this study was a prospective monitoring of major septic complications occurring after …

Background Infection is a complication of TRUS prostate biopsy, despite the use of
antimicrobial prophylaxis. Worryingly the rate of infectious complications following TRUS …

Purpose: To investigate the incidence, clinical features, pathogenic bacteria, and risk factors
associated with acute prostatitis after transrectal prostate biopsy. Materials and Methods: We …

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Prostate biopsy is not a procedure without risk. There is
concern about major complications and which antibiotics are best for routine use before …

Purpose: We assessed the complication rate of ultrasound guided prostate biopsies
performed at a single center in a screening population. Moreover the impact of different …

Purpose: Prostate biopsy side effects have a role in the controversy over screening for
prostate cancer. We measured the precise incidence of infection after prostate biopsy and …