Are Urologists Ready for Interpretation of Multiparametric MRI Findings? A Prospective Multicentric Evaluation.

ABSTRACT: Aim: To assess urologists' proficiency in the interpretation of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). Materials and Methods: Twelve mpMRIs were shown to 73 urologists from seven Italian institutions. Responders were asked to identify the site of the suspicious nodule (SN) but not to assign a PIRADS score. We set an a priori cut-off of 75% correct identification of SN as a threshold for proficiency in mpMRI reading. Data were analyzed according to urologists' hierarchy (UH; resident vs. consultant) and previous experience in fusion prostate biopsies (E-fPB, defined as <125 vs. ≥125). Additionally, we tested for differences between non-proficient vs. proficient mpMRI readers. Multivariable logistic regression analyses (MVLRA) tested potential predictors of prof

SUBMITTER: Mantica G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9689928 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature