To assess the effect of povidone-iodine on infectious complication rate caused by transrectal prostate biopsy
the effect of povidone-iodine on infectious complication rate caused by transrectal prostate biopsy
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,578
1 pill per biopsy
Department of Urology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam, Gyunggi-do, South Korea
Number of participants with febrile infection
consider fever over 38 degree celsius or admission due to fever
Time frame: 1 week
voiding questionnaire
check International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)
Time frame: 1-2 week
sexual function questionnaire
International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5)
Time frame: 1-2 week
quality of life questionnaire
European Organization for Research and Treatment fo Cancer (EORTC) Quality of life Questionnaire (QLQ)-C30 questionnaire
Time frame: 1-2 week
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