The most impoant use of transrectal ultarsonography (TRUS) is for
Screening for Ca prostate
Distinguishing prostate cancer from BPH
Systematic prostate biopsy in suspected prostate cancer
Guiding transurethral resection of prostate cancer
A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) may also be called endorectal ultrasound. It is used to look at the prostate and tissues around it. A TRUS is often used to help diagnose prostate cancer if the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is high, or an abnormal area during a digital rectal exam (DRE) . TRUS is done to: look at the size and shape of the prostate look for abnormal areas in the prostate guide a needle during a biopsy to collect samples from the prostate " TRUS technology has become a mainstay of many image guided prostate interventions, including prostate biopsy, brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and high-intensity focused US " Campbell and walsh 11th edition
Urology