Question 1

why do i need to give myself an enema before my prostate biopsy procedure?

Accepted Answer

Because...: The presence of fecal material inside the rectum will not just interfere sound transmission so to impair the imaging quality of  the prostate. But also make the rectum be more bacteria-rich environment so to increase chance of infecting the prostate.

So, an enema accomplishes these two goals; our body can defend and life can live on without a hitch.

Question 2

i am having a transperineal prostate biopsy. the directions indicate that i should take a fleet enema the day before the biopsy. i live alone and it may be difficult for me to administer an enema to myself..can the biopsy take place without the enema?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, enema needs to be done to clear up the rectum because the ultrasound probe has to be placed in the rectum for guiding the biopsy needle even with transperineal approach.

Question 3

can i use one enema after having a colposcopy and biopsy done on my cervix ?

Accepted Answer

Sure : The rectum is not related to the cervix so if an enema is needed then a cervical procedure is not a reason to avoid it.

Question 4

good afternoon doctors. my urologist wants me to do a fleet enema before a prostate biopsy. i live alone and am worried that i may not do the enema correctly. is there an oral medication i can take similar to a fleet enema like i did for colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: Not really. A fleets is designed to empty the last segment of your large bowel so the debris in not in the way of your procedure. Oral medications are not dependable for this. They are slow to work and incomplete when/if they do. I would look for a demonstration video online if you need to get some pointers on doing it. The fleets kit has written instructions.

Question 5

very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: The type of bowel preparation needed for the different procedures is that found by your treatment team to work best in a given situation. A Fleet Enema is quite effective for outlet level clean out. MiraLAX or Dulcolax would not be as effective in general and may take several days of use to be even partially helpful. Discuss this with your doc. If there are options they will know the best ones.

Question 6

what kind of biopsy will i have?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the organ and diagnosis.  If it is for liver cancer, then usually a percutaneous (through the skin) liver biopsy is done (though not the only route) under direct visualization into the tumor.

Question 7

what kind of enema is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what is: needed. Generally the most common are Fleet plain enema or a fleet mineral oil enema or equivalent store brand. Warm soap suds enema using a mild soap like Ivory can also be used. Check with your doctor to see if you really need this and which type they recommend

Question 8

tumor biopsy shows postive vimentin nse cd68 and s100. possibilities if what kind of tumor?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: Kindly ask the ordering physician/pathologist who wrote the report,

Question 9

if prostate biopsys can do any type of harm why are they still doing them?

Accepted Answer

Relatively safe: Procedure , in few can develop complication like  sepsis  , bleeding  etc  you have to discuss with your doctor ,  biopsy is 'still 'needed to confirm the diagnosis , to evaluate the status of tumor , like its aggressiveness invasion to capsule  etc

Question 10

what does abnormal cells in appendicitic means.what can you expect in a biopsy? does it always means they are some type of cancerous cells

Accepted Answer

Appendix: There are tumors which can arise within the appendix.  The most common would be a carcinoid.  Most of these are incidental and of no clinical significance.  Other tumors can arise in the appendix but are much more rare.  Get a copy of your pathology report.  I would be willing to review your report for you.

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Why do i need to give myself an enema before my prostate biopsy procedure?

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I am having a transperineal prostate biopsy. the directions indicate that i should take a fleet enema the day before the biopsy. i live alone and it may be difficult for me to administer an enema to myself..can the biopsy take place without the enema?

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Can i use one enema after having a colposcopy and biopsy done on my cervix ?

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Good afternoon doctors. my urologist wants me to do a fleet enema before a prostate biopsy. i live alone and am worried that i may not do the enema correctly. is there an oral medication i can take similar to a fleet enema like i did for colonoscopy?

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Very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

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What kind of biopsy will i have?

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What kind of enema is most commonly used?

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Tumor biopsy shows postive vimentin nse cd68 and s100. possibilities if what kind of tumor?

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If prostate biopsys can do any type of harm why are they still doing them?

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What does abnormal cells in appendicitic means.what can you expect in a biopsy? does it always means they are some type of cancerous cells

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