Risk assessment of multi-factorial complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: a single institutional retrospective cohort study

ConclusionsRisk classification, rectal swab culture, and selected antimicrobial prophylaxis for transrectal TRUSPB were extremely effective to reduce the risk of febrile GUTI. Furthermore, lower BMI and higher PSA were novel clinical predictors for rectal bleeding and urinary retention, respectively. When urologists perform transrectal TRUSPB to their patients, they can correctly understand and explain each complication risk to their patients based on these novel risk factors.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research