Use of transcranial duplex sonography in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
The use of transcranial duplex sonography in documenting additional findings by measuring vasospasm and visualising aneurysms in neurosurgical patients is described. Daily measurement of vasospasm using this method enables reassessment of the status of the lesion in the context of the patient's clinical condition. This offers a practical alternative to angiographic investigation in aneurysm patients, provided ultrasound penetration of the cranium is optimal.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002941:Circle of Willis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020768:Middle Cerebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017585:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial