Open AccessComparative Evaluation of Periprostatic Nerve Block and Diclofenac Patch in Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostatic Needle Biopsy
Author(s) -
Mahavir Singh Griwan,
Ashok Kumar,
Jyotsna Sen,
Santosh Kumar Singh
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nephro-urology monthly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.15
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2251-7014
pISSN - 2251-7006
DOI - 10.5812/numonthly.4015
Subject(s) - medicine , diclofenac , nerve block , lidocaine , biopsy , prostate biopsy , prostate , anesthesia , urology , analgesic , surgery , radiology , cancer
The aim of the present study was to compare two analgesic techniques for transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy: diclofenac patch versus periprostatic nerve block with 1% lidocaine.
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