[Can preoperative prostate MRI before radical prostatectomy predict extracapsular extension and the side of the index lesion?]

CONCLUSIONS: In this single center cohort, preoperative MP-MRI was significantly predictive of ECE and side of the index lesion. Further studies are necessary to individuate patients who can benefit from preoperative MP-MRI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5. PMID: 26996453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26996453?dopt=Abstract

Source: Progres en Urologie - March 22, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Prog Urol Source Type: research

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