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[Blindness after prostate biopsy].

J Heinzelbecker¹, C von Zastrow, P Alken

¹Urologische Klinik, Universitätsklinkum, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland. julia.heinzelbecker@uro.ma.uni-heidelberg.de

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Summary

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A rare case of irreversible blindness occurred after a prostate rebiopsy in an immunosuppressed patient. Enhanced antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for high-risk individuals to prevent severe sepsis complications.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Infectious Diseases
Ophthalmology

Background:

Transrectal prostate biopsy is a common procedure for diagnosing prostate cancer.
Patients undergoing biopsy may be at risk of infectious complications, particularly those with pre-existing conditions.
Standard peri-interventional antibiotic prophylaxis is used to minimize infection risk.

Observation:

A patient on immunosuppressive and long-term antibiotic therapy underwent a transrectal prostate rebiopsy.
Following the procedure, the patient developed sepsis leading to irreversible blindness.

Findings:

Sepsis-associated irreversible blindness is an extremely rare complication following transrectal prostate biopsy.
The patient's immunosuppressed status and long-term antibiotic treatment may have influenced the outcome.
Standard antibiotic prophylaxis may not be sufficient for all high-risk patients.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for severe, unexpected complications after prostate biopsy.
There is a need to consider enhanced or tailored antibiotic prophylaxis strategies for high-risk patient populations.
Further research may be warranted to identify specific risk factors and optimize preventative measures for prostate biopsy complications.