Tag Archives: prostate biopsy

Risk of prostate cancer unaffected by antibiotic treatment

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Dr. Savatta

Source: MedWire News The average age of the patients was 62.9 years. Average total PSA before and after treatment was 6.05 ng/ml and 5.55 ng/ml, respectively. On biopsy, 23% of patients had histologically proven prostate cancer. There were no significant … Continue reading →

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Prostate Biopsy: Side Effects and Risks

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

UroToday – EAU 2007 – Session on Prostate Biopsy 1 The 7,074 biopsies were performed in 5,153 men. Minor complications included hematuria >1 day (13.8%), hematospermia (35.8%), and rectal bleeding (2.1%). Major complications were prostatitis, epididymitis, fever >38C, rectal bleeding … Continue reading →

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Lowering PSA and PSA velocity: Are we doing the best thing

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

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Quality of life after a negative biopsy

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

UroToday – “False-Positive” Prostate Cancer Screenings Assessed “Men can discuss the pros and cons of getting a PSA test with their doctors. However, once a man decides to go ahead and get a PSA test, if its results are abnormal, … Continue reading →

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