title: Neurotraumatology: ultrasonic evaluation of the central nervous system.
abstract: In this study we describe the technique of intraoperative ultrasound imaging of brain and spinal cord in trauma patients. The images are shown and their interpretation is discussed. This intraoperative imaging allows for localization of hematomas, bone fragments and indriven foreign bodies (i.e., pieces of plastic, glass, metal, etc.). Disc material and bone fragments deep to the spinal cord can be localized with this technique. Real-time ultrasound can be used to guide instruments within the brain and, thereby, provide dynamic guidance for removal of bone fragments and foreign bodies dynamically. In summary, intraoperative real-time ultrasonic imaging is of use to the neurosurgeon in the treatment of the neurotrauma patient.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurosurgery, University of Chicago Medical Center 60637, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Dohrmann
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rubin
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery