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What are the different biopsy procedures?
Trans-Rectal Biopsy: (Through the rectum)
TRUS is the most commonly used method for obtaining Trans-Rectal Biopsy.
TRUS uses sound waves to create a video image of the prostate gland, using which a biopsy gun.
Biopsy gun is a hand held device with a spring loaded slender needle.
Biopsy needle is passed through the wall of the thin rectal wall, the needle can remove slender cylinder of tissues called core. Biopsy needles are tiny, with a sliding sheath which opens once it enters the prostate.
The biopsy procedure removes a sextant (six-part) biopsy.
The doctor may inject a local anesthetic around the prostate gland before the biopsy is taken.
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