Is Pelvic Plexus Block Superior to Periprostatic Nerve Block for Pain Control during Transrectal Ultrasonography-Guided Prostate Biopsy? A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

Is Pelvic Plexus Block Superior to Periprostatic Nerve Block for Pain Control during Transrectal Ultrasonography-Guided Prostate Biopsy? A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

We evaluated whether pelvic plexus block (PPB) is superior to periprostatic nerve block (PNB) for pain control during transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy (PBx). A prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled study was performed at a single center; 46 patients were enrolled...

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Main Authors: Do Kyung Kim, Yoon Soo Hah, Jong Won Kim, Kyo Chul Koo, Kwang Suk Lee, Chang Hee Hong, Byung Ha Chung, Kang Su Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
prostate
biopsy
transrectal
ultrasound
local anesthesia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/4/557

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