Specimen Orientation by Marking the Peripheral End: (Potential) Clinical Advantages in Prostate Biopsy
The aim of this paper is to identify advantages that could be obtained by orientation of the biopsy specimen using the marking technique. We reviewed our experience (4,500 cases) and the published literature. The peripheral (proximal) end of the fresh specimen is marked with ink soon after needle de...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Prostate Cancer |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/270403 |