Advances in ultrasound technology in oncologic urology.
Continuous innovations and clinical research in ultrasound (US) technology have upgraded the position of US in the imaging armamentarium of urologists. In particular, contrast-enhanced US and sonoelastography seem to be promising in the diagnosis of urologic cancers, implementation of ablative treatments, and monitoring of treatment response. This article focuses on the potential clinical applications of recent advances in US technology in oncologic urology.
Gravas
Stavros
S
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, School of Medicine, Feidiou 6-8, 412 21 Larissa, Greece.
Mamoulakis
Charalampos
C
Rioja
Jorge
J
Tzortzis
Vassilios
V
de Reijke
Theodor
T
Wijkstra
Hessel
H
de la Rosette
Jean
J
D003287:Contrast Media; D054459:Elasticity Imaging Techniques; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
D003287:Contrast Media