Abstract
BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: Three-dimensional ultrasound navigation has been performed to assist in resection of cranial and spinal tumors, but to the best of our knowledge, no one has described the use of real-time 3-dimensional ultrasound navigation in the resection of neck tumors beyond biopsy. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: This case report describes the use of 3-dimensional ultrasonic navigation in assisting with resection of a large neck paraganglioma. The 3- dimensional ultrasonic navigation improved real-time visualization of the carotid arteries, the trachea, and other vital structures. CONCLUSION: The use of 3-dimensional ultrasound navigation should be considered in aiding resection of large neck tumors because it can allow more efficient and safer tumor resection.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E183-E189 |
Journal | Neurosurgery |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carotid body tumor
- Glomus tumor
- Glomus vagale
- Neck tumor
- Paraganglioma
- Ultrasound navigation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology