Evolution of Practice Patterns in Transrectal Ultrasound-guided Prostate Biopsy: a Questionnaire Survey of Practicing Urologists
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Objective: Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy is the standard technique for diagnosing prostate cancer and is one of the most commonly performed procedures by practicing urologists. Despite its widespread use, there are still no universally recognized standards for number of biopsy cores obtained, antibiotic and bowel preparation, or PSA threshold for recommending biopsy. In this study, we seek to better define current practice patterns and explore the evolution of these patterns over the last eight years.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011