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Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Using a Cone-shaped Double-hole Method with Dual-plane Probe Guidance
Published on: June 6, 2025
Hair embedding after transperineal prostate biopsy: two case reports.
Jiaxuan Ni1, Ying Ni2, Tielong Zhang3
1Surgical Research Center, Institute of Urology, Medical School of Southeast University, 210009, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Hair embedding is a rare complication of transperineal prostate biopsy. Proper skin preparation before the procedure is recommended to prevent this adverse event.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Transperineal prostate biopsy is increasingly standard for prostate cancer diagnosis due to accuracy and low infection risk.
- Patient preparation, specifically skin antisepsis, is crucial but often overlooked.
- Hair embedding is a potential complication, as observed in two cases following transperineal biopsy.
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