Ultrasonically guided prostatic biopsy: technical improvements

Eur Urol. 1990;17(3):203-5. doi: 10.1159/000464038.

Abstract

Combining the use of a longitudinal real-time transrectal ultrasound scanner (Bruel & Kjaer 8537 7 MHz Sector Scan), an attachable puncture guide (Bruel & Kjaer UA 0875) and the Biopty-Cut apparatus (Radioplast), one can now easily perform all prostatic biopsies with ultrasonic guidance. We evaluated this method in 75 patients and found it to be a most elegant and accurate method for the histological diagnosis of prostate cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostate / pathology*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ultrasonography*