[Colour Doppler transrectal 3D-sonography of the prostate--first experiences]

Early detection of prostate carcinoma still is problematic in spite of advantages in lab testing and sonography. This report demonstrates the new technique of colour Doppler 3-dimensional transrectal ultrasound in differential diagnosis of elevated PSA.

In 13 cases this new ultrasound technique is described and typical results are demonstrated. All cases are histologically and clinically verified.

Colour Doppler 3-dimensional transrectal ultrasound is a useful new technique with specific diagnostic capabilities for differential diagnosis of an increased PSA level. Prostate carcinoma can be detected early, prostatitis can be found easily and therapeutic effects can be followed. Colour Doppler 3-dimensional transrectal ultrasound has however to prove in clinical comparative studies its specific advantages for screening of prostate carcinoma.