title: Transperineal ultrasonography.
abstract: Transperineal US has increased in use in the last decade. It is helpful in the evaluation of distal genitourinary structures, the rectum and overlying soft tissues. When used in conjunction with transabdominal US, transperineal US can further delineate anatomy and assess abnormalities that affect the lower pelvis. This paper describes optimal technique and common indications for transperineal US in children with examples of congenital and acquired lesions in pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Son
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010502:Perineum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*