Vertebral osteomyelitis following transrectal ultrasound-guided
2013 ◽
Vol 6
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pp. 20
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Keyword(s):
Transrectal ultrasound-guided needle biopsy of the prostate (TRUS)is a well-tolerated and standardized procedure for the diagnosisof prostate cancer. Complications associated with TRUS requiringemergency room visits or hospital admissions are relatively low andinclude complications, such as a 1% risk of urinary retention andless than 1% chance of bacterial sepsis. Vertebral osteomyelitis isa rare complication of TRUS; there are 3 reported cases. Vertebralosteomyelitis has an insidious onset and usually resolves followingmedical intervention. We present an extremely rare case ofvertebral osteomyelitis following TRUS, its clinical outcome andmanagement.
2015 ◽
Vol 3
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pp. 103-106
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2017 ◽
Vol 25
(3)
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pp. 278-283
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2007 ◽
Vol 106
(11)
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pp. 929-934
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2014 ◽
Vol 46
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pp. 2335-2336
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2014 ◽
Vol 22
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pp. 181-186
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2000 ◽
Vol 3
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pp. 13-20
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