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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-08-01
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Series: | African Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12301-020-00038-5 |
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