ReviewCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2018
The management of rectal bleeding following transrectal prostate biopsy: A review of the current literature.
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- Endoscopic Therapy in the Management of Patients With Severe Rectal Bleeding Following Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy: A Case-Based Systematic Review.Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reportsPooled it
- Safety and patient-reported outcomes of multimodal PSMA PET/MRI-guided prostate biopsy: results from the prospective multicenter DEPROMP trial.World journal of urology · 2026Trial
- A case report of urethral corpus cavernosum pseudoaneurysm formation after ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsy.BMC urology · 2025Article
- Rising Trends in Prostate Cancer Among Asian Men: Global Concerns and Diagnostic Solutions.Cancers · 2025Review
- Presence of Portomesenteric Venous Gas and Pneumatosis Intestinalis in Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia as a Complication of Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy.ACG case reports journal · 2023Article
- Hemorrhagic Shock After Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy Successfully Treated With Endoscopic Therapy.ACG case reports journal · 2023Article
- Targeting STEAP1 as an anticancer strategy.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Review
- Delayed-onset bleeding after transrectal prostate biopsy presenting as a rectal Dieulafoy's lesion.Endoscopy · 2022Article
- Safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization for management of refractory hematuria of prostatic origin.Journal of interventional medicine · 2022Article
- Risk assessment of multi-factorial complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: a single institutional retrospective cohort study.International journal of clinical oncology · 2021Article
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- Late-onset rectal bleeding with hemorrhagic shock after transrectal prostate needle biopsy.Urology case reports · 2018Article
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Abstract
introductionSince the advent of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based testing, transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy has become a standard part of the diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer (PCa). Rectal bleeding is one of the common side effects of this transrectal route. While rectal bleeding is usually mild and self-limiting, it can be life-threatening. In this article, we examine rectal bleeding post-TRUS-guided prostate biopsy and explore the literature to evaluate techniques and strategies aimed at preventing and managing this common and important complication.
methodsA PubMed literature search was carried out using the keywords "transrectal-prostate-biopsy-bleed." A search of the bibliography of reviewed studies was also conducted. Additionally, papers in non-PubMed-listed journals of which the authors were aware were appraised.
resultsNumerous modifiable risk factors for this bleeding complication exist, particularly anticoagulants/antiplatelets and the number of core biopsies taken. Successfully described corrective measures for such rectal bleeding include tamponade (digital/packs/catheter/tampon/condom), endoscopic sclerotherapy/banding/clipping, radiological embolization, and surgical intervention.
conclusionsWe advocate early consultation with the colorectal/gastroenterology and interventional radiology services and a progressive, stepwise approach to the management of post-biopsy rectal bleeding, starting with resuscitation and conservative tamponade measures, moving to endoscopic hemostasis ± radiological embolization ± transanal surgical methods. Given the infrequent but serious nature of major rectal bleeding after TRUS biopsy, we recommend the establishment of centralized databases or registries forthwith to prospectively capture such data. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive look specifically at the management of post-TRUS biopsy rectal bleeding.
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