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Intraoperative ultrasonography for presumed brain metastases: a case series study

Authors :
Helder Picarelli
Marcelo de Lima Oliveira
Edson Bor-Seng-Shu
Eduardo Santamaria Carvalhal Ribas
Alexandre Maria Santos
Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira
Source :
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Vol 70, Iss 10, Pp 793-798 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO), 2012.

Abstract

Brain metastases (BM) are one of the most common intracranial tumors and surgical treatment can improve both the functional outcomes and patient survival, particularly when systemic disease is controlled. Image-guided BM resection using intraoperative exams, such as intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS), can lead to better surgical results. METHODS: To evaluate the use of IOUS for BM resection, 20 consecutives patients were operated using IOUS to locate tumors, identify their anatomical relationships and surgical cavity after resection. Technical difficulties, complications, recurrence and survival rates were noted. RESULTS: IOUS proved effective for locating, determining borders and defining the anatomical relationships of BM, as well as to identify incomplete tumor resection. No complications related to IOUS were seen. CONCLUSION: IOUS is a practical supporting method for the resection of BM, but further studies comparing this method with other intraoperative exams are needed to evaluate its actual contribution and reliability.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16784227 and 0004282X
Volume :
70
Issue :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1f4fbf3651234411ab23f164f089c71b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0004-282X2012001000008