How Is A Prostate Biopsy Done?

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How is a Prostate Biopsy Performed? 

Transrectal biopsy of the prostate is performed as an outpatient in an office setting.  After the patient has undergone a blood test to ensure that there is no abnormality with the patient’s ability to form a blood clot, and after the patient has received prophylactic antibiotics, the test is performed.  A small ultrasound probe is placed in the rectum and ultrasound images are obtained.  At the time of the ultrasound, it is possible that suspicious...

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