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Review
. 1996 Dec;68(5 Suppl):217-9.

[Morbidity of transperineal echo-guided prostatic biopsy, our experience]

[Article in Italian]
T Zambolin  1 , M Scanzi, A Botturi, L Tralce, G Pezzotti, S Cosciani Cunico
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  • PMID: 9162366
Review

[Morbidity of transperineal echo-guided prostatic biopsy, our experience]

[Article in Italian]
T Zambolin et al. Arch Ital Urol Androl. 1996 Dec.

Abstract

We present a review of 1245 patients undergone to ultrasound guided transperineal prostatic biopsy. We examined the complications' incidence of this technique to confirm or exclude presence of prostate cancer. Indications to a prostatic biopsy include an abnormal digital rectal examination, TRUS or PSA values increased. Single biopsy or systematic mapping of prostate were performed. For prostate biopsy a "Biopsy Gun" with 18 G. needle was used. Of 1245 patients, only 31 (2.48%) showed complications. Our experience demonstrates that ultrasound guided transperineal prostatic biopsy is a safe and easy technique and it is well accepted by the patient.

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