Simplified management of post-prostate biopsy rectal bleeding.
Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate is a common urologic procedure associated with low morbidity and mortality. On occasion, rectal bleeding occurs and can be effectively managed by temporarily inserting a tampon into the rectum.
D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011467:Prostate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012007:Rectum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D013630:Tampons, Surgical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014463:Ultrasonography