Unusual life saving application of intra-operative ultrasound: case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2011 Jun;25(3):341-2. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2010.550964. Epub 2011 Feb 28.

Abstract

We report the case of a young woman who developed brain swelling during an ultrasound-guided craniotomy for tumour. A contralateral acute extradural haematoma was identified with the ultrasound and removed. No cause for the extradural was found.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / complications
  • Astrocytoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Astrocytoma / surgery
  • Brain Edema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Edema / surgery
  • Craniotomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods*
  • Young Adult