Advances in ultrasound technology in oncologic urology

Urol Clin North Am. 2009 May;36(2):133-45, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2009.02.006.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Ultrasonic Therapy
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color

Substances

  • Contrast Media