The place of 3D ultrasonography in the evaluation of prostatic diseases

Introduction and objectives: 3D ultrasonography, a relatively new tool for the modern urologist, has proved to be very useful. The aim of our study compare this modern investigation to classic mode B ultrasonography. Material and methods: We evaluated 224 patients with prostatic pathology: 185 patients had BPH, 35 had prostate cancer, 2 patients presented abscesses, 1 had lithiasis and 1 presented abscess of the seminal vesicle. 3D evaluation was made using a Kretz Voluson 730 device, using abdominal and transrectal transducers, with variable frequency and 3D reconstruction, which was realized by hand or using t…