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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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