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. 1993 Feb;47(2):125-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)81188-2.

Side effects and patient acceptability of transrectal biopsy of the prostate

R Clements  1 , O U Aideyan, G J Griffiths, W B Peeling
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Side effects and patient acceptability of transrectal biopsy of the prostate

R Clements et al. Clin Radiol. 1993 Feb.

Abstract

The side effects and patient acceptability of 230 ultrasound guided prostatic needle biopsies performed by the transrectal route in an out-patient setting were reviewed retrospectively. Most of the side effects were transient and mild; one patient required hospitalization for urinary retention. Patient acceptability was good; over 70% of patients reported no significant pain from the biopsy procedure.

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