ULTRASOUND OF THE MALE GENITALIA

- Richly illustrated with ultrasound images
- Written by experts in the field of scrotal and penile ultrasound
imaging
- Includes a discussion of ultrasound accreditation for urology
practices
- Provides protocols that are compliant with both accrediting
organizations and third party payers

Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia presents a comprehensive, evidence based reference
as well as a practical guide for the performance and interpretation of the male genital
ultrasound examination. The volume begins with the history of male genital ultrasound
and includes a discussion of regulations surrounding the performance of ultrasound
examinations by urologists. The book provides a comprehensive review of ultrasound
physics, image quality and patient safety. Normal ultrasound anatomy and common
pathologic findings are covered in depth. Illustrations are used throughout the text
to clarify complex topics. Practical scanning protocols for both the testes and the
phallus, which are compliant with both accrediting organizations and third party
payers, are described with their corresponding images. Also, included is a detailed
discussion of color, power and spectral Doppler as well developing technologies such as
sonoelastography in the diagnosis of male genitalia pathology.
With broad contributions from authorities in the field, Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia is a
valuable resource to urologists, andrologists, fellows and residents and others interested
in male genital ultrasound.

Author
Bruce R. Gilbert, MD, PhD
Professor of Urology, The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Director of Reproductive and Sexual Medicine, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, NY
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Urology & Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA

Table of contents (7 chapters)
1.History of Ultrasound
2.Embryology Relevant to Ultrasound Imaging of the Male Genitalia
3.Physical Principles of Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia
4.Scrotal Ultrasound
5.Penile Ultrasound
6.Urology Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
7.Male Genital Ultrasound Protocols: Putting It All Together!