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"Transrectal ultrasound–guided prostate biopsy is considered the standard approach for prostate biopsy and is most commonly performed on an outpatient basis following positive screening for prostate cancer. It is not a targeted biopsy procedure."

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"Prostate cancer screening consists of prostate specific antigen (PSA) measurement in the serum and a digital rectal examination. Positivity in one of these tests make patients candidates for further diagnostic evaluation with a transrectal ultrasonography–guided prostate biopsy."

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"Transrectal ultrasound–guided prostate biopsy is considered the standard approach for prostate biopsy and is most commonly performed on an outpatient basis following positive screening for prostate cancer. It is not a targeted biopsy procedure."

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"In patients without disease or use of antibleeding agents, pre-procedure laboratory exams may not be necessary. Although, in some institutions it is standard protocol to obtain blood tests in all cases."

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"Post-procedure care"

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"the lubricated ultrasound transducer is inserted into the patient’s rectum. A lidocaine preparation may be used as ultrasound gel."

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"regional block is administered around both neurovascular bundles (lidocaine)."

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"the prostate sampling technique is based on the sextant protocol, described by Hodge et al. and modified later, in which samples are obtained of the more peripheral zone (where the diagnostic yield is higher) from the base through the middle to the apex of the gland, bilaterally. Usually 12 samples are taken, two per sextant."

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"Complete blood count: platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"

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"Complete blood count: platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"

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"Complete blood count: platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"

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"Complete blood count: platelets >50000/mm3 (some institutions use other values between 50000-100000/mm3) 2"

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  • H1 Indications
  • H1 Contraindications
  • H1 Preprocedural evaluation
  • H1 Procedure
  • H2 Equipment
  • H2 Technique
  • H2 Postprocedural care
  • H1 Postprocedural evaluation
  • H2 Radiographic features
  • H1 Complications
  • H1 Outcomes
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 See also

"Preprocedure"

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"Laboratory parameters for a safe procedure"

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"Positioning"

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"Biopsy"

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"Post-procedure care"

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"Antibacterial prophylaxis is recommended and may follow institutional protocols. The recommended antibiotics for transrectal prostate biopsies published by the American Urology Association include: quinolones, 1st/2nd/3rd generation cephalosporins, aminoglycoside and metronidazole or clindamycin, aztreonam and metronidazole or clindamycin."

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"Antibacterial prophylaxis is recommended and may follow institutional protocols. The recommended antibiotics for transrectal prostate biopsies published by the American Urology Association include: quinolones, 1st/2nd/3rd generation cephalosporins, aminoglycoside and metronidazole or clindamycin, aztreonam and metronidazole or clindamycin."

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