Intraoperative real-time ultrasonic scanning for microwave coagulation of the prostate.
Nine patients with severe dysuria caused by prostatic cancer received prostatic microwave coagulation under intraoperative real-time ultrasonic scanning. During the procedure, the microwave applicator was clearly observed, and the coagulation region appeared as an hyperechoic area compared to the noncoagulated region. Intraoperative real-time ultrasonic scanning allowed safer and more efficacious application of prostatic microwave coagulation.
Department of Urology, Akita University School of Medicine, Japan.
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Harada
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Kumazaki
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Satoh
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Tsuchida
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014463:Ultrasonography