Retrorectal Tumor: Is Biopsy Risky?
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1986
Abstract
A 55-year-old white man with an extensive retrorectal tumor died after transrectal needle biopsy. The indications and methods for biopsy of tumors in this location are controversial and are not well delineated in the literature. When resection seems unlikely or risky, or if a neoplasm is suspected which could be treated by nonsurgical means, biopsy is indicated. Antibiotics with aerobic and anaerobic coverage should be given prophylactically. When CT scan or sigmoidoscopic findings suggest a necrotic tumor, the transrectal approach should be avoided.
Volume
79
Issue
11
First Page
1437
Last Page
1439
ISSN
0038-4348
Published In/Presented At
Verazin, G., Rosen, L., Khubchandani, I. T., Sheets, J. A., Stasik, J. J., & Riether, R. (1986). Retrorectal tumor: is biopsy risky?. Southern Medical Journal, 79(11), 1437-1439.
Disciplines
Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
2877499
LVHN link
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=2877499&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article