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Review
. 2013 Nov;40(4):457-72.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2013.07.012. Epub 2013 Sep 11.

Transrectal prostate biopsy

Mohamed T Ismail  1 , Leonard G Gomella
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Review

Transrectal prostate biopsy

Mohamed T Ismail et al. Urol Clin North Am. 2013 Nov.

Abstract

Grayscale transrectal ultrasonographic prostate biopsy using local anesthesia remains the standard approach to the definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. Careful patient evaluation and preparation are essential to maximize the results and minimize the complications of the biopsy procedure.

Keywords: Detection; Diagnosis; Prostate biopsy; Prostate cancer; Technique; Transrectal ultrasonography.

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