[Complications after ultrasound-guided transrectal prostate biopsies].

We present two cases of serious complications after ultrasound-guided transrectal prostate biopsies. Both patients consulted a physician at onset of fever, but no action was taken at this time. At the time of hospitalization, the patients had severe sepsis. They were both treated at the hospital for months. One of the patients was left with renal failure and the other had discitis for two months. To minimize the occurrence of such severe complications, it is important for all physicians to be aware of the primary symptoms of sepsis following prostate biopsies, especially within the first 24 hours.