Trans-urethral ultrasound (TUUS) imaging for visualization and analysis of the prostate and associated tissues

David Richard Holmes III; Richard A. Robb

doi:10.1117/12.383040

18 April 2000 Trans-urethral ultrasound (TUUS) imaging for visualization and analysis of the prostate and associated tissues

David Richard Holmes III, Richard A. Robb

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Proceedings Volume 3976, Medical Imaging 2000: Image Display and Visualization; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.383040
Event: Medical Imaging 2000, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Accurate assessment of pathological conditions in the prostate is difficult. Screening methods include palpation if the prostate gland, blood chemical testing, and diagnostic imaging. Trans-rectal Ultrasound (TRUS) is commonly used for the assessment of pathological conditions, however, TRUS is severely constrained by the relative distal location of the imaging probe. Trans-urethral Ultrasound (TUUS) may overcome some limitations of TRUS. A TUUS catheter was used to image the prostate, rectum, bladder, ureter, neuro-vascular bundles, arteries, and surrounding tissue. In addition, 360 degrees rotational scans were recorded for reconstruction into 3D volumes. Segmentation was challenging, however, new techniques such as active contour methods show potential. 3D visualizations, including both volume and surface rendering, were provided to clinicians off-line. On-line 3D visualization techniques are currently being developed. Potential applications of TUUS include: prostate cancer diagnosis and staging as well as image guided biopsy and therapy.

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David Richard Holmes III and Richard A. Robb "Trans-urethral ultrasound (TUUS) imaging for visualization and analysis of the prostate and associated tissues", Proc. SPIE 3976, Medical Imaging 2000: Image Display and Visualization, (18 April 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.383040

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