Detection of extracerebral fluid collections by real-time sector scanning through the anterior fontanelle.
Real-time sector sonography through the anterior fontanelle has proved useful in detecting extracerebral fluid collections when a water bath is utilized. With this technique, six patients had their extracerebral fluid collections visualized. The role of this procedure in following the course of these patients is discussed.
D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D007223:Infant; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010296:Parietal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013353:Subdural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000295:instrumentation; D014867:Water
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