Intrarectal ice application prior to transrectal prostate biopsy: a prospective randomised trial accessing pain and collateral effects
Objectives To analyze the efficacy of intrarectal ice application as an anesthetic method prior to transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy. Materials and Methods A total of 120 consecutive men were included into the study prospectively. Patients were equally randomized as group 1 and 2...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2015-02-01
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Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382015000100101&lng=en&tlng=en |