Osteitis pubis after transrectal aspiration biopsy of the prostate.
Two patients developed osteitis pubis after transrectal aspiration biopsy of the prostate. We recommend that prophylactic antibiotics should be given before all such procedures.
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Department of Surgery, Helsingborg Hospital, Sweden.
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D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010000:Osteitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology*; D011630:Pubic Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed