Many imaging techniques are currently used for detection of local or distant prostate cancer recurrences after primary treatment. A new retrospective registry study raises concerns about the pertinence of imaging test use after primary prostate cancer treatment. These findings emphasize the need for consensual guidelines on imaging in this setting.
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Rouvière, O. Post-treatment imaging—a desperate need for solid evidence. Nat Rev Urol 12, 307–308 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2015.84
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