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Prostate ultrasound and biopsies







        The entire examination takes about 15 minutes after       Risks and complications
        which you will be allowed to leave. You may be asked
        to arrange for someone to accompany you home              It is not unusual to see a bit of blood in the urine and
        after your examination.                                   stool for a day or two after prostate biopsies. You may
                                                                  detect blood in the semen for several weeks.

             Ultrasound examination of the prostate               When preventive antibiotics are taken properly after
                       through the rectum                         prostate biopsies, infection is unusual. Contact your
                                                                  doctor if you experience persistent burning with
                                                                  urination, or difficulty voiding. Immediate medical
                                                                  attention is required if you develop a high fever or
                                                                  chills.
                                                                  Follow-up
                                           bladder
                                           prostate
                                                                  Please arrange to meet with your urologist _______
                                           biopsy needle          week(s) after your prostate ultrasound and biopsies so
                                           ultrasound             that the results can be discussed with you in person.
                                           probe

                                           rectum




                  Your prostate examination has been scheduled for:


                  Day:________________________________________ Date:___________________________________________

                  Time:_______________________________________ Location: _______________________________________


                  Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________________


                   ______________________________________________________________________________________________

                   ______________________________________________________________________________________________

                  Please contact your urologist if you have not been informed of your prostate ultrasound
                  appointment date within two weeks.


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