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Review
. 1991 Sep 10;109(26):512-7.

[The diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma]

[Article in German]
P Hammerer  1 , H Huland
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  • PMID: 1723711
Review

[The diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma]

[Article in German]
P Hammerer et al. Fortschr Med. .

Abstract

Thanks to the combination of high-resolution transrectal ultrasound and the "Biopty-Gun", it has now become possible for the first time to obtain multiple punch biopsies of the prostate, painlessly and with few complications. "Mapping" of the prostate by 6 randomized punch biopsies permits an evaluation of the sensitivity and specificity of such screening procedures as digital rectal examination (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS). In addition, randomized biopsies provide reliable information about prostatic carcinomas with a significant volume. The indications and efficacy of the various diagnostic methods are discussed in detail.

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