Ellis W J
Department of Urology, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, USA.
J Endourol. 2000 May;14(4):329-35. doi: 10.1089/end.2000.14.329.
Modern brachytherapy has been made possible by advances in ultrasound technology. This technology allows accurate determination of gland size, determination of the relation to the pubic arch, and real-time placement of the radioactive sources. A thorough familiarity with transrectal ultrasonography thus is required to produce high-quality implants consistently.