The Effectiveness of Caudal Block with Low Doses of Dexmedetomidine and Pethidine in Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: Preliminary Results

The Effectiveness of Caudal Block with Low Doses of Dexmedetomidine and Pethidine in Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: Preliminary Results

Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of caudal block (CB) using dexmedetomidine and pethidine instead of local anesthesia (LA) for prostate needle biopsy and the effect of CB on urinary retention. Material and Methods A transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate needle biopsy (TRUS-Bx) was performed on...

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Main Authors: Osman Akyüz, Bahriye Kılıç, Sertan Gündoğan, Müslüm Ergün, Mehmet Nuri Bodakçı, Soner Çoban, Ahmet Hamdi Tefekli, Kamil Çam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
Subjects:
anesthesia
complication
dexmedetomidine
pethidine
prostate biopsy
urinary retention
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2021.1880671

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