Ultrasound of the prostate and seminal vesicles is a method of diagnosing the detection of abnormalities in the genital area of a man. This study is widely used in modern medicine to prevent diseases at an early stage of their occurrence. It is one of the leading in diagnostics. It can be done in almost all clinics, as well as medical centers. 
Indications for ultrasound examination?
The main indications for ultrasound of the prostate are as follows:
- Pre-cancerous and cancers of the prostate;
- Malignant tumor of the prostate;
- Presence of malignant nodes;
- Presence of adenomatous nodes;
- Benign hyperplasia;
- Complications of acute prostatitis;
- Chronic and acute prostatitis;
- Renal failure;
- Infertility;
- Deviations in urine, blood and spermogram analysis;
- Pain sensations in the lower abdomen;
- Discomfort and pain when urinating.
- Acute and chronic vesiculitis and epididymitis( inflammation of the epididymis and seminal vesicles);
- Abscess of the prostate;
Only ultrasound of the prostate can accurately prevent the development of diseases at the initial stage, when they will be easier to treat.
Principle of operation of the ultrasound
Sound waves as a result of a collision with the prostate organ create an echo signal that is converted by a computer program that facilitates the display of the image on the monitor. The signal about the presence of a prostate tumor differs from that which comes from the organs of the tissue being normal, since it has the greatest density.
What are the types of ultrasound of the prostate
All types of ultrasound of the prostate 4, but currently used 2, because they allow more accurate than others to determine the presence of pathologies. The preparation for these procedures is somewhat different from one another, as is the survey process.
Transabdominal method
This kind of procedure is painless and simple. The examination is carried out through the abdominal wall. The accuracy of the method is not always satisfactory because of the considerable distance to the prostate.
Preparing for the
study Transabdominal ultrasound of the prostate, requires training, which is simple enough:
- Two days before the procedure, it is necessary to exclude products that create increased gas formation from the diet;
- On the day of ultrasound of the prostate it is necessary to refrain from breakfast if the procedure is carried out in the first half of the day, if in the second, you can have a snack;
- On ultrasound, you need to go with a full bladder.
The accuracy of the test depends on the degree of bladder fullness.
How is the research performed?
Transabdominal ultrasound of the prostate is performed externally. The method simultaneously allows you to examine the state of the bladder, determine the volume of residual urine. The method does not cause rejection in men, since it is well tolerated, its duration is up to 10 minutes.
Transrectal method
This method allows the specialist to obtain all the information, but men often perceive it negatively. Therefore, the previous method is mainly used.
Preparing for the
study Preparing for this type of procedure, does not require the filling of the bladder. It is as follows:
- option. Cleansing enema, which is carried out 2 hours before the examination;
- option. Taking medications for cleansing the intestines( Fortran), or others, in accordance with the instructions accompanying the medication.
How is the research done?
In the course of the study, a rectal sensor specially designed for the procedure is injected by the doctor into the rectum. All the necessary information pops up on the computer monitor.
What parameters of the study are considered normal?
The dimensions of the prostate in each man are individual, but, however, there are norms that the organ under investigation should not leave from outside. Normally ultrasound of the prostate, if:
- Width from 25-40 mm;
- Thickness from 1,7-2 mm;
- Length from 23-35 mm;
- Weight from 20-50 grams.
If there is a deviation from these parameters, there is an inflammatory process.
What methods still exist?
Ultrasound of the prostate can also be performed when the sensor is positioned between the rectal opening and the scrotum, and also by transurethral access through the urethra. These methods are rarely used. The method for conducting ultrasound of the prostate is determined by the doctor in each case individually. The specialist in choosing a study relies on the patient's complaints, as well as the clinical picture of the patient.
