Ultrasonographic assessment of male anterior urethra. Description of the technique of examination and presentation of major pathologies

Med Ultrason. 2020 May 11;22(2):236-242. doi: 10.11152/mu-2426.

Abstract

During the last years the role of sonourethrography (SUG) in the assessment of anterior male urethra pathologies, has significantly increased. The investigation is easily performed, not time consuming and should be considered the imaging technique of choice for preliminary diagnosis, without exposing the patient to X-rays. In this paper we present the technique of examination and the most common pathologies in which SUG is indicated.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnostic imaging*