Increasing Utilization of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance

To characterize the use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in male Medicare beneficiaries electing active surveillance for prostate cancer. mpMRI has emerged as a tool that may improve risk-stratification and decrease repeated biopsies in men electing active surveillance. However,...

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Published in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 130; pp. 99 - 105
Main Authors:	Fam, Mina M., Yabes, Jonathan G., Macleod, Liam C., Bandari, Jathin, Turner, Robert M., Lopa, Samia H., Furlan, Alessandro, Filson, Christopher P., Davies, Benjamin J., Jacobs, Bruce L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.2019
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Humans Male Medicare Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging - statistics & numerical data Procedures and Techniques Utilization - statistics & numerical data Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy United States Watchful Waiting United States
ISSN:	0090-4295, 1527-9995, 1527-9995
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