A novel enema method can prevent infectious complications of transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: A single-centre experience.

Fatih Gokalp Omer Koras Didar Gursoy Kuzuluk Hakan Sigva Sefa Burak Porgalı Nezih Tamkac Bilal Kulak Ferhat Ucurmak Sadık Gorur

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

Older age and the presence of diabetes mellitus are independent risk factors for UTI after prostate biopsy. A second enema procedure before biopsy may protect patients from related infectious complications and could therefore be used as an alternative preventative method.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
fine needle aspiration
prostate cancer
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
benign prostatic hyperplasia
risk factors
physical activity
minimally invasive
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
glycemic control