Table 1 Review of the reported cases of spondylodiscitis after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
References | Age | Symptoms | Antimicrobial prophylaxis | Location | Susceptibility | Bacteremia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taşdemiroğlu et al. [12] | 53 | Fever, backache | None | L2–3 | E. coli | No |
Karapolat et al. [13] | 70 | Fever, backache | Ciprofloxacin, Gentamicin | T6–7 | E. coli | No |
Kaya et al. [14] | 59 | Fever, backache | Ciprofloxacin | L4–5 | E. coli | No |
Dobson et al. [15] | 69 | Fever, backache | Ciprofloxacin | L2–3 | Fluoroquinolone resistant E. coli | Yes |
Hiyama et al. [16] | 59 | Fever, backache | Cefotiam | C7/T1 | Enterococcus faecalis | Yes |
Li et al. [17] | 71 | Fever, backache | Levofloxacin | L3–5 | Multiple drug resisitant E. coli | Yes |
Present case | 78 | Fever, backache | Cefazolin | L2, 4, 5 | ESBL E. coli | Yes |
Reference | Risk factor | Surgery | Complications | Outcome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taşdemiroğlu et al. [12] | DM | Hemilaminectomy | Epidural abscess | Resolution | ||
Karapola et al. [13] | BPH | Bone graft reconstruction | None | Resolution | ||
Kaya et al. [14] | None | Hemilaminectomy | Epidural and intradiscal abscess | Resolution | ||
Dobson et al. [15] | None | Aspiration | Epidural abscess | Resolution | ||
Hiyama et al. [16] | None | Aortic valve displacement | Endocarditis | Resolution | ||
Li et al. [17] | BPH | Laminectomies | Epidural and psoas muscle abscess | Resolution | ||
Present case | None | TURP, EVAR | Prostate abscesses, infected aneurysm | Resolution | ||