Description of the prostate ultrasound procedure

Ultrasound of the prostate in men is the most popular diagnosis of the glandular organ. This study is prescribed in almost all cases of diagnosing the prostate gland for its changes and performance.

Urologists recommend doing an ultrasound scan when:

• benign neoplasms;
• prostate cancer;
• impaired urination with unexplained reasons;
• calculous prostatitis;
• erectile dysfunction;
• damaged urinary tract.

Such a non-invasive research technique is carried out as a mandatory manipulation when verifying the volumes and structure of the prostate gland.

Types of ultrasound

Ultrasound of the prostate gland in men is performed in two ways: you can:

• transabdominal;
• transrectal.

The choice of diagnosing an organ is based on a type of pathological process. How the procedure is done and how to prepare for it depends on the type of diagnosis of ultrasound of the prostate. A classic ultrasound examination is performed through the peritoneal wall and is offered as a general study of urea, recognition of the size and volume of the prostate gland and the tumor processes present in it.

For a more accurate diagnosis, men are advised to undergo TRUS (transrectal ultrasound). Due to the peculiarities of the male organ, an accurate ultrasound of the prostate is done. Pathological processes can be identified with high literality. The procedure takes place inside the anal canal with a special sensor.

The sensor allows you to calculate the exact size, examine the presence of tumors and their specificity with determining the degree of damage to adjacent tissues. The transrectal technique makes it possible to assess each part of the prostate and to study in detail the state of the urea. This type of diagnosis requires preparation.

Conducting TRUS and ultrasound

How is an ultrasound of the prostate done? The transabdominal method (classic) is a completely safe, painless diagnosis of the pelvic organs, liver and kidneys. This method allows you to verify diseases of the urinary and reproductive system of the male body. The interpretation of the results is carried out by a qualified specialist immediately after the examination.

The process takes place in several stages:

• the patient undresses to the waist;
• lies on the couch (supine position);
• the doctor lubricates the sensor of the device with a special helium liquid;
• applies the probe to the peritoneum;
• the specialist guides with sliding movements along the abdominal wall, visualizing the structure of the organs that interest him;
• the session takes 25 minutes;
• After completing the diagnosis, the patient wipes off the skin with a damp cloth and can be free.

How is an ultrasound of the prostate done by the transrectal method?

• before the doctor inserts the sensor into the anal canal, a special condom is put on the device, and then the gel is processed. This is necessary in order to minimize discomfort;
• the patient lies down on the couch (condition: on the left side), the legs are bent at the knee joints and tucked into the chest;
• the specialist gently inserts the treated and protected probe into the rectum to a depth of 6 centimeters;
• the device is used to examine the prostate, revealing the volume, structure, mass;
• identified pathological formations are described (size, nature, location);
• during the diagnosis, if necessary, you can take material for biopsy (with a special needle) from the required areas of the glandular organ;
• the duration of the examination is 15-20 minutes.

Pros and cons of TRUS diagnosis

The main advantage of diagnostic research is:

• precise examination of the organ;
• a more accurate study of dimensions, structural changes, volume;
• additional diagnostics of seminal vesicles.

Patients refer to the disadvantages of diagnostics:

• feeling ashamed in front of a doctor;
• slight discomfort in the anal area;
• longer preparation for the procedure;
• a longer study of the results for decryption.

Preparations for the ultrasound scan

Tranabdominal sonography is called a non-invasive diagnostic technique, so most patients believe that no preparation is needed for such an examination. This statement is fundamentally wrong, such negligence lies on the conscience of doctors who did not advise the patient on how to diagnose ultrasound, and how to prepare for it.

There are no special preparatory measures for conducting this kind of research, but some rules must be taken into account. How is ultrasound done - preparation.

After all of the above, prostate ultrasound is done.

When indicators are normal

The essence of the study is to consider the size, volume, the structure of the prostate gland. After the image is locked, the doctor decrypts. According to the results of the decryption, the state of the body with further events is determined.

There are certain norms of indicators:

• body length - 3 cm;
• organ in thickness - 1, 5;
• Weight Weight - 23 g;
• volume - 27 cm. Cube.

The diagnosis is set according to the results of the decryption. Based on the results of the ultrasound, experts recommend effective therapy.

After deciphering all the main indicators, a man is awarded a conclusion in which a ready-made diagnosis for the ultrasound version has already been written.