Intraoperative ultrasound procedure

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The article is professionally consulted by MSc, BS. Dang Manh Cuong - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. The doctor has over 18 years of experience in the field of ultrasound - diagnostic imaging.
Intraoperative ultrasound is consulted to apply when having complicated surgery, need to consider the treatment method. Intraoperative ultrasound technique can combine the treatment of lesion removal with intraoperative destruction of tumors (can be destroyed by radiofrequency, alcohol injection, cryotherapy, microwave...).
The article will help readers better understand the ultrasound procedure in surgery.

1. What is intraoperative ultrasound?

Intraoperative ultrasound is a technique that uses high-frequency transducer ultrasound in surgery, helping doctors and surgeons easily determine the exact location and size of the damaged area and surrounding anatomical structures. around the lesion (blood vessels, biliary tract...) to have an accurate and appropriate treatment plan.

2. Intraoperative ultrasound procedure

The person performing the ultrasound technique in surgery includes a specialist doctor and a nurse or technician. There is also an anesthesiologist.
Means used in the process of intraoperative ultrasound:
Ultrasound machines in the operating room, usually using flat transducers with high frequency from 7.5-15 mHz. Sterile plastic bag wrapped with ultrasonic transducer. Anesthesia method. The patient was seen by an anesthesiologist for explanation and anesthesia.

3. Intraoperative ultrasound technique

The doctor and technician wear sterile gowns and cover the ultrasound transducer with a sterile plastic bag.
Conduct intraoperative ultrasound. During the procedure, the surgeon can ask the surgeon for help such as helping to widen the incision or bring the organs to be examined down to a position to facilitate the ultrasound process.
Currently, there are many medical facilities that apply ultrasound technology in the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Vinmec International General Hospital system has been using the most modern generations of color ultrasound machines today in examining and treating patients. One of them is GE Healthcarecar's Logig E9 ultrasound machine with full options, HD resolution probes for clear images, accurate assessment of lesions. In addition, a team of experienced doctors and nurses will greatly assist in the diagnosis and early detection of abnormal signs of the body in order to provide timely treatment.

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