Newer modalities of ultrasound imaging and treatment of the prostate.
Gray-scale ultrasound is widely used for assessing BPH and for obtaining prostate biopsies. However, it has limited value for evaluating cancer in the prostate. To improve ultrasound as an imaging modality of the prostate, many new technologies, such as color and power Doppler, 3-dimensional ultrasound of the prostate, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound have been developed. In addition, treatment modalities using ultrasound for the treatment of BPH have been developed. This review presents the recent developments in ultrasound of the prostate.
Amiel
Gilad E
GE
Baylor Prostate Center, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin, Suite 2100, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Slawin
Kevin M
KM
D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color