Ultrasound evaluation in traumatic peripheral nerve lesions: from diagnosis to surgical planning and follow-up.
Surgical treatment of traumatic nerve lesions is a matter of debate, mostly about the timing and technical aspects of the procedure. In deciding about and planning the operation, it is often necessary to repeat the electrophysiological and neuroradiological studies several times. Here we present our experience with ultrasonography taken before and after surgery: this simple and handy tool allowed clear visualization of the preoperative anatomy, thorough preparation and fast carrying out of surgery, and accurate postoperative monitoring of the graft's vitality at follow-up. Though this is a limited series, the importance of ultrasonographic evaluation in traumatic peripheral nerve lesions appears remarkable.
Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University School of Medicine, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy. llauretti@rm.unicatt.it.
Liverana
L
Lauretti
Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University School of Medicine, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Quintino Giorgio
QG
D'Alessandris
Neurology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.
Giuseppe
G
Granata
Neurology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.
Luca
L
Padua
Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University School of Medicine, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Romeo
R
Roselli
Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University School of Medicine, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Rina
R
Di Bonaventura
Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University School of Medicine, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Eduardo
E
Fernandez
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography
Nerve graft; Nerve injuries; Nerve reconstruction; Nerve ultrasound