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Transperineal seed-implantation guided by biplanar transrectal ultrasound

Journal Article · · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (USA)
A new method for precise transperineal placement of therapeutic sources in prostatic cancer is described. The method is a modification of the technique described in 1983 by Holm and coworkers. Insertion of needles is monitored by transverse as well as longitudinal transrectal ultrasound.
OSTI ID:
6509804
Journal Information:
Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (USA), Journal Name: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (USA) Vol. 36:3; ISSN URGYA; ISSN 0090-4295
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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