Emergency Intraoperative Ultrasound for the Neurosurgical Trainee.

Brandis, Phoebe; Hall, Samuel; Bulstrode, Harry; Nichols, Paul; Hempenstall, Jonathan; Amato, Damian; Durnford, Andrew · World Neurosurg · 2021

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Abstract

The use of intraoperative ultrasound in emergency cranial neurosurgical procedures is not well described. It may improve surgical outcomes and is useful when other neuro-navigation systems are not readily available. We provide a practical guide for neurosurgical trainees to utilize ultrasound for various emergency cranial neurosurgical procedures, including lesion localization, insertion of an external ventricular drain, and shunt revision surgery. Intraoperative ultrasound is a useful modality for urgent neurosurgical procedures.

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