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Erschienen in: World Journal of Urology 1/2007

01.03.2007 | Topic Paper

Biopsy standards for detection of prostate cancer

verfasst von: Bob Djavan, Markus Margreiter

Erschienen in: World Journal of Urology | Ausgabe 1/2007

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Abstract

The widespread use of measurement of prostate-specific antigen for prostate cancer screening has led to a dramatic increase in the number of transrectal biopsies. Although transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy is the gold standard in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, the strategies for initial and repeat biopsies remain controversial. Over the past decade numerous biopsy protocols have been developed. Several protocols have been established that increase the number of cores by combining sextant and lateral biopsies to increase the cancer detection rate. We review the current methods of prostate biopsies, the indication to perform an initial and repeat biopsy, the impact of prostate volume on the number of cores taken, and the morbidity of the procedure.
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Metadaten
Titel
Biopsy standards for detection of prostate cancer
verfasst von
Bob Djavan
Markus Margreiter
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2007
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
World Journal of Urology / Ausgabe 1/2007
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-007-0151-1

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