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Prostate Biopsy: Ultrasound

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The transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) study of the prostate enhances patient care by providing a minimally invasive procedure that gives real-time information and feedback for rapid diagnosis or facilitating adjustment of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. This chapter includes discussions of the prostate anatomy and embryologic development, the indications for TRUS, technical performance, and TRUS-guided biopsy and disease processes. The intent of the chapter is to assist the urologist or radiologist in maintaining a high degree of proficiency in performing, interpreting, and documenting the transrectal ultrasound study and biopsy of the prostate.

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  1. Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA

    Michael Lao

  2. Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA

    Pat F. Fulgham

  3. Smith Institute for Urology, New Hyde Park, NY, USA

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Lao, M., Fulgham, P.F., Gilbert, B.R. (2021). Prostate Biopsy: Ultrasound. In: Rastinehad, A.R., Siegel, D.N., Wood, B.J., McClure, T. (eds) Interventional Urology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73565-4_7

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