title: Prostate magnetic resonance imaging for brachytherapists: Anatomy and technique.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present an overview of mp MRI techniques necessary for high-resolution imaging of prostate.
  
  
  METHODS
  We summarize examples from our clinical experience and concepts from the current literature that illustrate normal prostate anatomy on multiparametric MRI (mp MRI).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Our experience regarding optimal mp MRI image acquisition is provided, as well as a summary of prostate and periprostatic anatomy and anatomical variants that pose challenges for BT.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  mp MRI provides unparalleled assessment of the prostate and periprostatic anatomy, making it the most appropriate imaging modality to facilitate prostate BT treatment planning, implantation, and followup. This work provides an introduction to prostate mp MR imaging, anatomy, and anatomical variants essential for successful integration mp MRI into prostate brachytherapy practice.
authors.affiliation: Section of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Electronic address: avenkatesan@mdanderson.org.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Venkatesan
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging Physics, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Stafford
authors.affiliation: Section of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: Cihan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Duran
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Novi, MI.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Soni
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berlin
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Novi, MI.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
keywords: Anatomy; Brachytherapy; MRI; Multiparametric MRI; Prostate; Prostate cancer