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Transrectal Biopsy

Known as: Closed biopsy of prostate approach transrectal, Transrectal Prostate Biopsy 
A procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate… 
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prostate surgery

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Review
2013
Review
2013
Infection‐related hospital admissions after transrectal biopsy of the prostate
Urosepsis is the most common complication requiring hospital admission after transrectal biopsy of the prostate. This study aims… 
2010
2010
The accuracy and safety aspects of a novel robotic needle guide manipulator to perform transrectal prostate biopsies.
PURPOSE To introduce a new in-house developed pneumatically controlled magnetic field compatible manipulator as an aid to perform… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Levofloxacin resistant Escherichia coli sepsis following an ultrasound‐guided transrectal prostate biopsy: Report of four cases and review of the literature
Abstract:  Fluoroquinolones are the most commonly used prophylactic antimicrobials for ultrasound‐guided transrectal prostate… 
2004
2004
Multiple Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostatic Biopsies: Morbidity and Tolerance
AbstractObjective: Early detection of prostate cancer has become a matter of vital importance in modern societies. Ultrasound… 
1990
1990
Value of random US-guided transrectal prostate biopsy.
One hundred sixty-four men underwent ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy of a hypoechoic prostatic nodule suspicious for… 
1982
1982
Aspiration biopsy cytology (ABC). its use in diagnosis of lesions of the prostate gland.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Transrectal biopsy of the prostate and bacteraemia
Bacteraemia and urinary tract infection are wellrecognized complications of urological procedures. This paper compares, for the… 
Review
1980
Review
1980
A survey of 3,000 examinations by transrectal ultrasonotomography
As a routine examination for intrapelvic organs, transrectal ultrasonotomography was performed 3,000 times on 2,331 patients from… 
1978
1978
Prophylaxis against systemic infection after transrectal biopsy for suspected prostatic carcinoma.
Five minutes after transrectal prostatic biopsy 16 out of 21 patients were shown by blood culture to have bacteraemia. Antibiotic… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Mass screening program for prostatic diseases with transrectal ultrasonotomography.
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