Clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer using digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen tests: a systematic review and meta-analysis of sensitivity and specificity

Clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer using digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen tests: a systematic review and meta-analysis of sensitivity and specificity

Abstract Background Being diagnosed with cancer, irrespective of type initiates a serious psychological concern. The increasing rate of detection of indolent prostate cancers is a source of worry to public health. Digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen tests are the commonly used p...

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Main Authors: Nelson C. Okpua, Simon I. Okekpa, Stanley Njaka, Augusta N. Emeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-02-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Sensitivity
Specificity
Digital rectal examination (DRE)
Prostate-specific antigen test (PSAT)
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00129-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00129-x

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