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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Main Authors: Andrea Benedetto Galosi, Giovanni Muzzonigro, Vito Lacetera, Roberta Mazzucchelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Prostate Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/270403