This comprehensive volume covers the basic science of ultrasound - a popular choice in medical imaging - and thoroughly explores its clinical applications in urology. Covers changing technology and regulatory requirements, and includes detailed illustrations.

This book on urologic ultrasound has proven to be beneficial to urologists in training and currently in practice, and is structured by organ system for the practice of urology in the outpatient/office setting. The second edition expands on current techniques and procedures, includes ultrasound images, and gives new information on the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of male reproductive conditions. The updated edition also discusses ultrasound in the intraoperative setting, chapters on male reproduction, ultrasound protocols, and standards for urologic practices performing ultrasound.

Bolstered with detailed illustrations and contributions from experts in the field, Practical Urologic Ultrasound, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical reference for all urologists worldwide in their mission to provide excellence in patient care.

Thoroughly revised and updated new edition Authoritative reference on all aspects of urologic ultrasound Authored exclusively by clinical urologists Lavishly illustrated with color photographs and detailed line drawings Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Pat F. Fulgham, MD

Surgical Director of Oncology Services

Chairman, Department of Urology

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas

Dallas, TX

USA

Bruce R. Gilbert, MD, PhD

Professor of Urology, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine

Clinical Adjunct Professor of Urology and Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Great Neck, NY

USA

Inhalt
History of Ultrasound in Urology.- Physical Principles of Ultrasound.- Bioeffects and Safety.- Maximizing Image Quality: User-Dependent Variables.- Renal Ultrasound.- Scrotal Ultrasound.- Penile Ultrasound.- Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound.- Pelvic Floor Ultrasound.- Prostate Ultrasound.- Prostate Biopsy.- Pediatric Urologic Ultrasound.- Ultrasound During Pregnancy.- Intraoperative Urologic Ultrasound.- Male Reproductive Ultrasound.- Ultrasound Protocols.- Standards for Urologic Practices Performing Ultrasound.