Insights into Imaging (Mar 2023)

New transperineal ultrasound-guided biopsy for men in whom PSA is increasing after Miles’ operation

  • Byung Kwan Park,
  • Jae Hoon Chung,
  • Wan Song,
  • Minyong Kang,
  • Hyun Hwan Sung,
  • Hwang Gyun Jeon,
  • Byong Chang Jeong,
  • Seong Il Seo,
  • Seong Soo Jeon,
  • Hyun Moo Lee,
  • Ghee Young Kwon

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-023-01384-y
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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Key points The new transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) technique can offer an accessible route in men without an anus. A PI-RADS 5 tumor is a good indication for the new TPUS-guided biopsy technique. The TPUS-guided biopsy is difficult to target a small prostate tumor (< 1.5 cm).

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