A new approach using intraoperative ultrasound imaging for the localization and removal of multiple foreign bodies in the neck.
An innovative method of using ultrasound imaging intraoperatively is reported. Multiple radiopaque and radiolucent foreign bodies within soft tissues were localized in theatre using high resolution ultrasonography. Depth of injury and vessel status were also ultrasonically assessed. Surgical removal of all foreign bodies was aided by intraoperative ultrasound guidance. In addition, this new approach of using intraoperative ultrasonography was pivotal in confirming the removal of all foreign bodies from the wound at the time of the operation.
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Department of Dental Radiology, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute, King's College London, London, UK. suk.ng@kcl.ac.uk
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional