Is the periprostatic anesthetic blockade advantageous in ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy?

Is the periprostatic anesthetic blockade advantageous in ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy?

OBJECTIVE: To assess the benefit of the periprostatic administration of lidocaine previously to ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the period from April to October 2002, forty patients underwent ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy due to increased PSA or abnormal digital rect...

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Main Authors: André P. Vanni, Carlos H. Schaal, Renato P. Costa, Fernando C. Sala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2004-04-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
prostatic neoplasms
diagnosis
ultrasonography
biopsy
needle
local anesthesia
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