Feb
09
2010

Biopsy Schemes With The Fewest Cores For Detecting 95% Of The Prostate Cancers Detected By A 24-Core Biopsy

UroToday.com – Transrectal ultrasound with prostate biopsy (TRUS/Bx) remains the method for detection of prostate cancer (CaP) in men with an elevated PSA or abnormal digital rectal examination. It is clear that the methodology of sampling will influence the detection rate of CaP. In the online edition of European Urology, Dr. Vincenzo Scattoni and colleagues reported on the optimal TRUS/Bx schemas to detect CaP using 24 biopsy cores or less. From 2005 to 2008, a 24 core saturation TRUS/Bx was performed under local anesthesia in 617 consecutive men…


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