Fatal Rectal Bleeding after Prostate Biopsy

• Published in: 대한법의학회지, 36(1) pp. 111 - 114
• Main Authors: 김민정, 박재홍, 최병하, 정낙은
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한법의학회 01.05.2012
• Subjects: 기타의약학
• ISSN: 2383-5702; 2383-5710
• DOI: 10.7580/KoreanJLegalMed.2012.36.1.111

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy of the prostate is a common outpatient procedure for diagnosing prostatic cancer. It is a relatively noninvasive, safe, and effective method, as the majority of post-biopsy complications are mild and self-limiting. Fatal complications including infection or massive hemorrhage are rare, but can be life threatening. We herein present an autopsy case of fatal rectal bleeding after prostate biopsy and an analysis of similar cases. KCI Citation Count: 0