Sepsis following transrectal prostate biopsy : a report of 2 cases and reviewed similar cases in Japan

We report two cases of sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), potentially fatal complications, following transrectal prostate biopsy. We also review similar cases reported in Japan. Case 1: A 63-year-old man received a cathartic and levofloxacin (LVFX) for prophylaxis. After transr...

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Veröffentlicht in:Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica. - 1962. - 52(2006), 8 vom: 23. Aug., Seite 645-9
1. Verfasser: Hoshi, Akio (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Nitta, Masahiro, Hongoh, Sachiko, Hanai, Kazuya, Nishikawa, Zenkai, Kobayashi, Yasuyuki, Shima, Masanori, Hanai, Tadashi, Hyochi, Nobuhiko, Usui, Yukio, Miyakita, Hideshi, Terachi, Toshiro
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:Japanese
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica
Schlagworte:Case Reports English Abstract Journal Article Review