Tariq Mahmood.
Experience of intraoperative ultrasound compared to CT, MR & percutaneous ultrasound.
J Surg Pak Jan ;8(3):35-8.

Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is a dynamic imaging modality that provides interactive and timely information during surgical procedures. AN observational study was conducted from January 2000 to September 2002 at the Department of Radiology JPMC Karachi to assess the use of IOUS in whole body especially brain, spine, liver and pancreas compared with CT Scan MRI in brain & spine while U/S CT in cases of liver and pancreas. Out of 15 cases 8 were males and 7 female. The age ranges from 17 years to 65 years, (men 36.1 years) Examination time ranged from 5 to 40 min. (mean 22.5 min). Color Doppler (Eccocce) was used in 08 cases and 2-D ultrasound (Just-vision) was used in 07 cases. We conclude that intraoperative ultrasound is an exciting area for real time depiction and evaluation of relevant anatomy and pathology. The information provided by this technique often is pivotal to the surgeon, and not infrequently impacts the nature and extent of the surgical procedure.

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