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Multiparametric-magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) of the prostate and Urolift: Identifying artefact size, location and clinical implications.
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August 2024
Department of Urology Wollongong Hospital, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Wollongong NSW Australia.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how much the prostatic urethral lift (PUL) procedure affects multiparametric MRI (mp-MRI) imaging, particularly focusing on the size and location of any artifacts created, which could hinder prostate cancer diagnosis.* -
- Ten patients underwent PUL, and MRI scans were taken before and after the procedure to measure the artifact size caused by the urethral implant, finding a maximum diameter of around 7.7 mm and identifying that these artifacts were primarily localized to the posterior transition zone of the prostate.* -
- The results indicated that while PUL does create artifacts in imaging, these occur in an area with a low incidence of prostate cancer, suggesting that the potential interference with cancer detection