Comparison of the tolerability and efficacy of intra-rectal lidocaine gel with peri-prostatic nerve block as anaesthetic techniques for prostate biopsy

Comparison of the tolerability and efficacy of intra-rectal lidocaine gel with peri-prostatic nerve block as anaesthetic techniques for prostate biopsy

Abstract Background Prostate biopsy is a painful procedure. However, over the years, varied opinions exist among urologists about the methods of achieving optimal pain relief for the procedure. The purpose of this study was to compare the tolerability of administration and the efficacy of intra-rect...

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Main Authors: Musliu Adetola Tolani, Muhammed Ahmed, Ahmad Tijjani Lawal, Lovely Fidelis, Abdullahi Sudi, Babatunde Kolapo Hamza, Mudi Awaisu, Oyelowo Nasir, Ahmad Bello, Hussaini Yusuf Maitama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Prostate biopsy
Intra-rectal lidocaine gel
Peri-prostatic nerve block
Pain relief
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12301-020-00038-5

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