Transperineal seed-implantation guided by biplanar transrectal ultrasound.
A new method for precise transperineal placement of therapeutic sources in prostatic cancer is described. The method is a modification of the technique described in 1983 by Holm and coworkers. Insertion of needles is monitored by transverse as well as longitudinal transrectal ultrasound.
Holm
H H
HH
Department of Ultrasound, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Torp-Pedersen
S
S
Myschetzky
P
P
D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes