ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Intraoperative ultrasound
;
burr-hole
;
stereotactic techniques
;
echoencephalography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Intraoperative ultrasound diagnosis through a burr-hole was performed in 22 cases using a 5 MHz electronic sector-scanning transducer. The pathology along with the landmarks, such as ventricles and the interhemispheric fissure, were visualized. In two cases, a second burr-hole was placed nearby, and aspiration of the fluid was accomplished under real-time ultrasonic monitoring using the first hole as an acoustic window. Our results suggest a possibility of ultrasound-guided stereotactic surgery of the brain through twin burr-holes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01402304