Table 3 Complications of biopsies performed in the DSU versus BMTU and behavioral status of patients: Evaluation of major and minor complications after biopsy procedure and treatment adopted for complications; Pre-procedure behavioral status of the patient is also reported
Complications and patient’s behavioral status | DSU location | BMTU location | |
|---|---|---|---|
No Complication | 9 (75.0) | 47 (83.9) | |
Minor complications | Local bleeding | 2 (16.6) | 4 (7.1) |
Local pain | 1 (8.3) | 5 (8.9) | |
Major Complications | Bleeding requiring transfusion | 1 (8.3) | - |
Infection | - | 1 (1,8) | |
Complication treatment | None | 9 (75.0) | 47 (83.9) |
Morphine | 2 (16.6) | 4 (7.1) | |
Surgical procedure or transfusion | 1 (8.3) | - | |
Tramadol | - | 5 (8.9) | |
Pre-procedure status | Calm and cooperative | 5 (41.7) | 47 (84.0) |
Agitated and non-cooperative | 6 (50.0) | 8 (14.3) | |
Frightened or suffering | 1 (8.3) | 1 (1.8) | |