Practical Urological Ultrasound

Description:

Practical Urological Ultrasound has become a primary reference for urologists and sonographers performing urologic ultrasound examinations. This third edition is comprised of twenty-two chapters including newly added chapters on technical advancements in ultrasound, male reproduction ultrasound, point-of-care ultrasound, quality assessment and implementation for urologic practices, and sonographers in the urologic practice. All chapters are fully updated and expanded, covering additional literature on further elucidation of Doppler ultrasound principles, sonoelastography, quantitative evaluation of the clinical causes of ED, evaluations of the pelvic mesh implant and its complications, developments in multiparametic ultrasound of the prostate, and updated protocols in POCUS. Written by experts in the field of urology, Practical Urological Ultrasound, Third Edition continues to serve as an important resource for the novice and a comprehensive reference for the advanced sonographer.

Table of Contents:

1. History of Ultrasound

2. Physical Principles of Ultrasound

3. Bioeffects and Safety

4. Maximizing Image Quality: User-Dependent Variables

5. Renal Ultrasound

6. Scrotal Ultrasound

7. Penile Ultrasound

8. Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound

9. Pelvic Floor Ultrasound

10. Transrectal Ultrasound

11. Ultrasound for Prostate Biopsy

12. Pediatric Urologic Ultrasound

13. Applications of Urologic Ultrasound During Pregnancy

14. Application of Urologic Ultrasound in Pelvic and Transplant Kidneys

15. Intraoperative Urologic Ultrasound

16. Male Reproductive Ultrasound

17. Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Urology

18. Urologic Ultrasound Protocols

19. Quality Assessment and Initiatives for Urologic Ultrasound Practices

20. Urology Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

21. Sonographers in a Urologic Practice

22. Technological Advancements in Ultrasound