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Comparative Study
. 1998 Oct;52(4):644-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(98)00313-6.

Variability in patient preparation for prostate biopsy among American urologists

K C Shandera  1 , G P Thibault, G E Deshon Jr
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Comparative Study

Variability in patient preparation for prostate biopsy among American urologists

K C Shandera et al. Urology. 1998 Oct.

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the variability in patient preparation for prostate biopsy (PBX) among practicing American urologists.

Methods: A survey was sent to 900 practicing American urologists randomly selected by the American Urological Association computer files. The survey asked about their pre-PBX protocol.

Results: Approximately 63% (568 of 900) of the surveys were returned and showed considerable differences in pre-PBX protocol among those urologists. The pre-PBX regimen included prophylactic antibiotics in 98.6% and a cleansing rectal enema in 81%. Eleven different antibiotics were used, with 20 different doses and 23 different timing-duration regimens.

Conclusions: The pre-PBX preparation is not standardized among American urologists.

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