Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: periprostatic block versus caudal block for analgesia—a randomized trial

Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: periprostatic block versus caudal block for analgesia—a randomized trial

Abstract Background Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy is a potentially painful procedure, due to the insertion of the TRUS probe in the anus and multiple passes of the biopsy needle through the rectum and prostate. Several methods of reducing pain and discomfort have been describe...

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Main Authors: Oluwatobi Ayodeji Fasola, Augustine Oghenewyin Takure, Olayiwola B. Shittu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Analgesia
Caudal analgesia
Transrectal ultrasound
Prostate biopsy
Periprostatic nerve block
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00185-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00185-3

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