Models to predict positive prostate biopsies using the Tyrol screening study.

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OBJECTIVE: To describe two predictive models that predict for prostate cancer on biopsy derived from a large screening population. There are no published predictive models that predict prostate cancer in a screened population. METHODS: The patients from the Tyrol screening study of known age, total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, digital rectal examination (DRE) findings, prostate volume, and percentage of free PSA, and who underwent an initial prostate biopsy from January 1992 to Jun...

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Authors: Sooriakumaran, P; John, M; Christos, P; Bektic, J; Bartsch, G

• Journal: Urology
• Volume: 78
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 924-929
• Publication date: 2011-10-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.05.061
• EISSN: 1527-9995
• ISSN: 0090-4295
• Language: English
• Keywords: Reference Values; Middle Aged; Prostate-Specific Antigen; Regression Analysis; Adult; Predictive Value of Tests; Male; Austria; Aged; Calibration; Mass Screening; Biopsy; Medical Oncology; Nomograms; Humans; Early Detection of Cancer