A comparison between digital examination and per-rectal ultrasound in the evaluation of the prostate.

PJ, Brooman; WB, Peeling; GJ, Griffiths; E, Roberts; K, Evans

doi:10.1111/j.1464-410x.1981.tb03274.x

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A comparison between digital examination and per-rectal ultrasound in the evaluation of the prostate.

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Brooman PJ

Peeling WB

Griffiths GJ

Abstract

Three hundred and fifty-two patients have been examined by per-rectal ultrasound and histological confirmation of the diagnosis was obtained in 242 cases. Per-rectal ultrasound compared favourably with digital palpation both as a method of diagnosing prostatic cancer and also as a method of staging ...

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