Journal article
Digital Rectal Examination for Prostate Cancer Screening in Primary Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
PURPOSE: Although the digital rectal examination (DRE) is commonly performed to screen for prostate cancer, there is limited data to support its use in primary care. This review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of DRE in screening for prostate cancer in primary care settings.
METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, DARE (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, …
Authors
Naji L; Randhawa H; Sohani Z; Dennis B; Lautenbach D; Kavanagh O; Bawor M; Banfield L; Profetto J
Journal
Annals of Family Medicine, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 149–154
Publisher
Annals of Family Medicine
Publication Date
3 2018
DOI
10.1370/afm.2205
ISSN
1544-1709