title: [Echography in prostatic carcinoma: what's new?].
abstract: Diagnostic imaging of prostatic disease has undergone substantial changes over the years, largely thanks to the improvements in the technological devices used. In order to increase the predictive value of ultrasound for the diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma, a series of new methods have been introduced, such as computerized analysis, color and power Doppler, ultrasound contrast media and, most recently, 3D digital scanning. Aim of this work is to assess the efficacy of these techniques as regards diagnosis, staging and follow-up of prostatic carcinoma.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Urologia, Università di Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Pasquale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martino
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D000703:Analog-Digital Conversion; D001706:Biopsy; D003287:Contrast Media; D018618:Echocardiography, Doppler, Color / Q000379:methods; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009929:Organ Size; D011467:Prostate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D012007:Rectum; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media