Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) was first described in the medical literature in 1761 and
represents a severe, generally pyogenic infection of the epidural space requiring emergent …

Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is a dynamic imaging modality that provides interactive and
timely information during surgical procedures. Because the transducer is in direct contact …

Study Design: Review and technical report. Objective: Intraoperative ultrasound has been
used by spine surgeons since the early 1980s. Since that time, more advanced modes of …

This article chronicles the development of real-time ultrasound for use in operations in the
central nervous system. Described are the technology and the various applications of …

Background. Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but potentially devastating disease
requiring immediate surgical intervention and appropriate antibiotic treatment. The standard …

Study Design. A retrospective chart review of patients with tumors of the cauda equina was
performed. Objectives. To assess the role of intraoperative ultrasound for detecting tumor …

Intraoperative spinal sonography (IOSS) has significant impact on the surgical management
of spinal lesions. This paper describes the techniques involved, illustrates the sonographic …

One-hundred-four patients with preoperative diagnoses of lumbar canal stenosis, disk
herniation, or a combination of both were evaluated with intraoperative sonography with the …

Effective evaluation of the spine demands not only the capacity to visualize the complex,
bony structure of the vertebral column but also the ability to assess the spinal cord, exiting …

BACKGROUND: To investigate the role of intraoperative ultrasonography during surgery for
spinal tumors and the correlation between echographic, magnetic resonance and surgical …