 Patient used prophylactic antibiotics before and after the procedure as prescribed. The patient received antibiotic prophylaxis with oral Ciprofloxacin 500mg and Keflex 500 mg. The patient took 1 tablet of Ciprofloxacin 500mg the night before and morning of the procedure. The patient also took 2 tablets of Keflex 500 mg the morning of the procedure. After the procedures, the patient will take 2 tablets of Ciprofloxacin 500mg and 2 tablets of Keflex 500 mg.Following the discussion of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure, informed consent was obtained.  Dynatrim was used to localize the left mid gland peripheral zone of the prostate at the site of the T2 hypointense lesion. Using the Dynatrim guidance system an 18-gauge MR- compatible needle was inserted into the left side of the prostate. Upon confirmation of the tip of the needles close to the suspected lesion, MR guided biopsy using an 18 gauge biopsy needle was performed and 3 cores were obtained.The cores were hand delivered to the pathology lab.The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged without any immediate complications.ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Less than 5 cc.
Successful core-biopsies of the left mid gland peripheral zone.