Significance of intraoperative ultrasound

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This article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Thi Hau - Radiologist - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging including magnetic resonance, CT and ultrasound.
Intraoperative ultrasound method is indicated by doctors in case of combining treatment between cutting lesions with destruction of tumors in surgery or using this method in cases of complicated surgery, requiring surgery. Consider treatment options.

1. What is intraoperative ultrasound?

Intraoperative ultrasound is a method of using high-frequency transducer ultrasound in surgery. This method helps the surgeon determine the exact location and size of the lesion and the anatomical structures around the lesion so that the surgeon can have appropriate and accurate treatment.
Intraoperative transducer ultrasound method is indicated by doctors in the following cases:
Combination of treatment between lesion removal and intraoperative destruction of tumors. Or use this method in cases of complicated surgery, requiring consideration of treatment methods. Intraoperative ultrasound has no absolute contraindications.

2. Steps to perform intraoperative ultrasound

Step 1: Prepare an intraoperative ultrasound machine, usually using a flat transducer, high frequency (7.5-15 mHz); Sterile plastic bag wrapped ultrasound transducer.
Step 2: The person performing the ultrasound during surgery wears a sterile gown. Then wrap the ultrasound probe with a sterile plastic bag.
Step 3: The sonographer conducts transducer ultrasound during surgery. During the procedure, the person conducting the ultrasound can ask the surgeon to help widen the incision or bring the organs to be examined down to a convenient position for clearer ultrasound.

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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