Neck tumor dissection improved with 3-dimensional ultrasound image guidance: technical case report.
BACKGROUND
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.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
Laura A
LA
Snyder
Cameron G
CG
McDougall
Robert F
RF
Spetzler
Joseph M
JM
Zabramski
D000792:Angiography; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D038361:Neuronavigation / Q000379:methods*; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional