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by david0714, Oct 20, 2009 05:08PM

what happens @biopsy?

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by tlee6565, Oct 23, 2009 06:41PM

To: david0714

the urologist and a technician work together.. the instrument is inserted in the anus... the ultrasound guides the urologist on where to take (usually 6 or 12) core samples... some people find it uncomfortable; i didn't think it was that bad... it lasted about 10 minutes

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