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With imaging methods, the position, shape and size of the kidneys, bladder and prostate can be be assessed and also the presence or absence of a bladder outlet obstruction non-invasively detected. When imaging the kidneys, the adjacent retroperitoneum can also be examined. In principle, all questions in patients with benign prostatic syndrome (BPS) can be answered with ultrasound.
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Oelke, M. (2023). Imaging Techniques for the Benign Prostate Syndrome. In: Netsch, C., Gross, A.J. (eds) Benign Prostate Syndrome. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-67057-6_6
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