Transrectal ultrasound

(trus) +

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Your appointment: What is a transrectal A probe is inserted into your rectum and the ultrasound of the ? relevant area imaged. Date: ………………………………………………

A transrectal ultrasound provides high To obtain a , a small

Time: resolution imaging of the prostate gland due ……………………………………………… attachment is put onto the probe. At this

to the close proximity of the prostate gland point the radiologist (specialist medical Location: ……………………………………………… to the rectum. imaging doctor) passes a small needle Please see our website for Transrectal ultrasound is typically requested through the guide attachment and collects a more branch details. to help assess symptoms and/or to assist in specimen.

the performing of a prostate biopsy for Duration of examination: You may hear the noise of the biopsy reasons such as: Transrectal biopsy equipment and feel a brief sharp pulling examinations take  a nodule felt by a doctor during a routine sensation. Often this process is repeated approximately 30 minutes. You physical exam or several times. The samples are collected, put will be asked to present one  a prostate cancer screening examination into specimen bottles and sent to a hour prior to your appointment  an elevated blood test result (PSA). pathologist for analysis. for administration of antibiotics. Please be aware pathology analysis is Please bring with you: Biopsy performed by external providers and may  Your request form A biopsy is the harvesting of a tiny piece of incur a separate out of pocket expense.  All previous relevant imaging an organ for microscopic analysis.  Medicare and any Are there any risks? Healthcare cards What preparation is required? This procedure has a small risk of infection. Payment on the day of the A bowel laxative preparation is required. This Sterile equipment is used to minimise this examination is requested. is available from your doctor or at any of our risk. Additionally an approved course of branches. antibiotics is given before and sometimes For more information on this after the procedure. When booking your biopsy please inform us procedure please call one of if you are taking blood thinning medication In the unlikely event that infection manifests our branches. (i.e. Aspirin, Warfarin, Dabigatran or you may feel ill (flu-like symptoms). For more information regarding Clopidogrel). At the time of booking the Symptoms of infection most often occur in Benson Radiology please visit: procedure, the nurse will arrange with your the first 12-24 hours. It is important that you referring doctor for you to cease your promptly consult your doctor or attend an bensonradiology.com.au medications, this is usually five days prior to emergency department. Infection is unusual the procedure. but can be serious, requiring hospital admission. What will happen during the Some bleeding may be noticed when procedure? passing urine, semen and opening bowels. This should cease in a couple of days. You will be asked to change into a gown and Significant bleeding requiring treatment is lie on the ultrasound examination table. The rare. nurse will administer intravenous antibiotics just prior to the procedure.

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Transrectal ultrasound

(trus) + biopsy

PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET INT12

After the examination As soon as the procedure is complete you may dress. We prefer that you stay in the department for up to one hour. Staff will perform basic nursing observations during this time. The tissue samples will require detailed examination by a pathologist. We will not be able to provide the final pathology report at the time of the examination. This will be sent to your doctor by the pathologist a few days after the examination. It is important you visit your doctor and discuss the final results.

It is important you understand why and how we will be assisting you. If you have any questions, please call one of our branches or speak to our staff on the day of your visit.

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