Role of transrectal ultrasonography in prostate brachytherapy.
Modern brachytherapy has been made possible by advances in ultrasound technology. This technology allows accurate determination of gland size, determination of the relation to the pubic arch, and real-time placement of the radioactive sources. A thorough familiarity with transrectal ultrasonography thus is required to produce high-quality implants consistently.
Ellis
W J
WJ
Department of Urology, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, USA. wjellis@u.washington.edu
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011467:Prostate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012007:Rectum; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*