Lateral decubitus position vs. lithotomy position: which is the best way to minimize patient’s pain perception during transrectal prostate biopsy?

ABSTRACT Introduction Considering the distinctive nature in terms of psychological stress and anal tone of position which is generally selected between lithotomy and left lateral decubitus (LLD), we postulated its effect on pain perception during biopsy, and investigated their association. Materi...

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Main Authors: Phil Hyun Song, Young Hwii Ko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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