Intraoperative integrated ultrasound
Intraoperative integrated ultrasound is practically a real-time intraoperative image guidance modality that is acquired several times during an operation for a brain tumour.
The images acquired are electronically fused with the conventional image guidance, based on the preoperative MRI. Intraoperative ultrasound is now used as a standard intraoperative tool to provide a real time progress of the operation and the relationships of the surgical cavity with important surrounding structures that need to be protected during the operation.
The images acquired are electronically fused with the conventional image guidance, based on the preoperative MRI. Intraoperative ultrasound is now used as a standard intraoperative tool to provide a real time progress of the operation and the relationships of the surgical cavity with important surrounding structures that need to be protected during the operation.