Image-Guided Prostate Cancer Treatments is a comprehensive
reference and practical guide on the technology and application of
ultrasound and MRI in the male pelvis, with special attention to
the prostate. The book is organized into three main sections, the
first of which is devoted to general aspects of imaging and
image-guided treatments. The second section provides a
systematic overview of the application of ultrasound and MRI to the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lower urinary tract.
Performance of the ultrasound and MRI studies is explained, and the
normal and abnormal pathological anatomy is reviewed. Correlation
with the ultrasound in the same plane is provided to assist in
understanding the MRI sequences. Biopsy and interventional
procedures, ultrasound-MRI fusion techniques, and image-guided
therapies, including focused ultrasound, photodynamic
therapy, microwave and laser ablation, are all fully covered.
The third section focuses on securing treatment effectiveness and
the use of follow-up imaging to ensure therapeutic success and
detect tumor recurrence at an early stage, which is vital given
that prompt focal treatment of recurrence is very successful. Here,
particular attention is paid to the role of Doppler ultrasound and
DCE-MRI technologies. This book, containing a wealth of
high-quality illustrations based on high-end equipment, will
acquaint beginners with the basics of prostate ultrasound and MRI,
while more advanced practitioners will learn new skills, means of
avoiding pitfalls, and ways of effectively relating the imaging and
image-guided treatments to the clinical situation. The information
provided will permit a tailored approach in dealing with specific
pathologic issues.