[Vesiculography with echo-guided transperineal puncture: a complement to intracavitary transrectal echography]

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Radiology
• Reproductive Medicine

Background:

• Seminal vesicles are vital male reproductive organs.
• Accurate diagnostic methods for seminal vesicle pathologies are essential.
• Existing imaging techniques may have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present experience with transperineal ultrasound-guided puncture vesiculography (TUPV).
• To detail the technical aspects, indications, and outcomes of TUPV.
• To evaluate TUPV as a diagnostic tool for seminal vesicle conditions.

Main Methods:

• Transperineal ultrasound guidance was employed for seminal vesicle puncture.
• The technical procedure for TUPV was meticulously explained.
• Indications for the procedure were analyzed, along with its advantages and disadvantages.

Main Results:

• TUPV was successfully performed, providing insights into seminal vesicle anatomy and pathology.
• The technique demonstrated feasibility and outlined specific indications.
• Advantages and disadvantages of TUPV were systematically evaluated.

Conclusions:

• Transperineal ultrasound-guided puncture vesiculography (TUPV) is a viable technique for seminal vesicle study.
• TUPV provides valuable diagnostic information for conditions affecting the seminal vesicles.
• This method expands the diagnostic armamentarium for seminal vesicle investigations.