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Intraoperative Spinal Sonography

Glenn A. Rouse, MD

Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.

Marie de Lange, RDMS, RDCS

Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA 92354.

The uses of intraoperative spinal sonography are reviewed, including localization of lesions and monitoring of surgical correction. The sonographic appearance of intramedullary and extramedullary masses and cysts are reviewed and illustrated. The use of sonography in the surgical treatment of spinal fractures, herniated disks, and spinal stenosis is also discussed.

Key Words: neurosonology • intraoperative spinal sonography • syringomyelia • hydromyelia • astrocytoma • meningioma • neurinoma • ependymoma • spinal fracture • disk disease • spinal stenosis

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