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Tips to start an MR-US fusion biopsy program.

Alison SheridanPaul MaroniNayana U Patel
Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2020)
There is growing evidence that MRI-ultrasound (MR-US)-targeted biopsy (TB) has high detection rates of clinically significant prostate cancer (PCa) compared to standard transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy. A radiologist plays a significant role in MR-US fusion biopsy planning. Here, we discuss six simple steps that can help set up a successful MR-US fusion biopsy program in collaboration with the urologist.
Keyphrases
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  • contrast enhanced
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  • prostate cancer
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • magnetic resonance
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  • radical prostatectomy
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