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Value of perilesional biopsies in multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging-targeted biopsy and systematic biopsy in detection of prostate cancer: results of a prospective, non-randomized, surgeon-blinded study
PurposeThe goal of this study is to address if detection rates of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) can be increased by additional...
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DEPROMP Trial: the additive value of PSMA-PET/CT-guided biopsy for prostate cancer management in biopsy naïve men—study protocol for a randomized trial
BackgroundThe primary objective is to determine the proportion of men with suspected prostate cancer (PCA) in whom the management plans are changed...
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Solitary Lung Nodule: CT-Guided Transthoracic Biopsy vs Transbronchial Biopsy With Endobronchial Ultrasound and Flexible Bronchoscope, a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
BackgroundTransbronchial lung biopsy with radial endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS-TBB) and Computed tomography (CT) scan-guided transthoracic biopsy...
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Antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol based on rectal swab culture before prostate biopsy to prevent infectious complications: a prospective randomized comparative study
PurposeTo evaluate the benefit of targeted antibiotic prophylaxis (TAP) based on rectal swab culture in comparison with standard empiric...
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A prospective multi-center randomized comparative trial evaluating outcomes of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided 12-core systematic biopsy, mpMRI-targeted 12-core biopsy, and artificial intelligence ultrasound of prostate (AIUSP) 6-core targeted biopsy for prostate cancer diagnosis
BackgroundArtificial intelligence ultrasound of prostate (AIUSP)-targeted biopsy has been used for prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis. The objective of...
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Low-dose versus standard-dose computed tomography-guided biopsy for pulmonary nodules: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundTo assess relative safety and diagnostic performance of low- and standard-dose computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy for pulmonary nodules...
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Results of fusion prostate biopsy comparing with cognitive and systematic biopsy
PurposeOur study aims to determine whether there are differences in the degree of detection of prostate cancer (PCa) and CsPCa between fusion...
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous renal biopsy: study protocol for a prospective randomized trial
BackgroundThe major complication of renal biopsy is bleeding. Infection is an extremely rare complication of percutaneous renal biopsy, providing...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing low-dose versus standard-dose computed tomography-guided lung biopsy
BackgroundDespite the existence of several Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) investigating Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) as a guide in lung...
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Role of targeted biopsy, perilesional biopsy, and random biopsy in prostate cancer diagnosis by mpMRI/transrectal ultrasonography fusion biopsy
PurposeIt is still not clear the role of perilesional biopsy (PL) and the extension of the random biopsy (RB) scheme to be adopted during...
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Does Gelfoam slurry embolization post-pulmonary biopsy reduce risk of pneumothorax? A prospective randomized control study
BackgroundCT-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy has become a widely accepted safe method in establishing the etiology of lung masses....
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Is music intervention effective in reducing anxiety and pain during breast biopsy procedure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
PurposeTo evaluate the evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) about the effect of music intervention in reducing patients’ anxiety during...
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A Randomized Study of Transrectal Prostate Biopsy in Left Lateral Versus Lithotomy Positions on Pain, Anxiety, and Erectile Function
Transrectal prostate biopsy (TRPBx) is the most effective method in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, this method can sometimes cause...
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Targeted biopsy of the prostate
Diagnostic multiparametric MRI of the prostate has steadily evolved over the last three decades and can now reliably depict the dominant tumor in...
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IgA nephropathy in children with minimal proteinuria: to biopsy or not to biopsy?
BackgroundTubulointerstitial lesions and glomerular inflammation severity have been shown to correlate with proteinuria in children with IgA...
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Dry suction versus wet suction technique of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy for diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions: study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled non-inferiority trial
BackgroundStudies have shown that the wet suction technique in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) generates better...
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Evaluation of Dual Dye Technique for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer: Two-Arm Open-Label Parallel Design Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial
IntroductionRadioisotope and blue dye are standard agents for performing sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in breast cancer. The paucity of nuclear...
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Prognostic value of surgical resection over biopsy in elderly patients with glioblastoma: a meta-analysis
PurposeMaximal-safe resection has been shown to improve overall survival in elderly patients with glioblastoma in observational studies, however, the...
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy using a single-pass, slow-pull technique with a 19-G Franseen tip fine-needle biopsy needle: A prospective study
Background and AimsEndoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB) is considered to be safe and effective. Commonly a 19-G fine-needle aspiration...
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Surveillance Biopsy After Lung Transplantation — Is It Necessary?
Purpose of ReviewRoutine scheduled transbronchial surveillance biopsies allow for regular invasive assessment of allograft health and detection of...