Information to patients after transperineally ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate

During biopsy of the prostate a needle is introduced through the perineum into the prostate. This is done several times. 

After the biopsy you can expect blood in the urine and sperm. 

There is a slight risk that the biopsy can cause an infektion, and for the next 7 days you should be aware of your temperature. 

If your temperature should rise to more than 38 centigrade during the next 7 days, you must immediately contact Emergency telephone 1813. Tell them that according to the instruction for Department of Urology you must be hospitalized to Herlev Hospital for antibiotic treatment.