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Transrectal ultrasonography in the detection and staging of prostate cancer

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Transrectal ultrasonography of the prostate has proven to be useful in assisting in the local staging of patients with prostatic carcinoma in following patients after radiation therapy, radical prostatectomy and administration of endocrine therapy and in assisting in prostatic biopsy. The role of prostate ultrasonography for screening and early detection of prostate cancer remains controversial. Significant false positive and false negative studies occur and the natural history of small localized Further studies are required to assess the role of this new imaging modality for screening purposes.

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Resnick, M.I. Transrectal ultrasonography in the detection and staging of prostate cancer. World J Urol 7, 2–6 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01576836

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