Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
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This article provides an overview of ultrasound and the techniques for its use by otolaryngologists in diagnosing and treating neck masses and lesions. Head and neck ultrasound is extremely useful in diagnosing neck masses and lesions and in facilitating many procedures that are commonly performed on the head and neck. ⋯ Given the advanced knowledge of head and neck anatomy and disease processes that otolaryngologists possess, head and neck ultrasound offers a logical and valuable extension of the physical examination. Recent improvements in ultrasound resolution, portability, and affordability have provided an excellent impetus for otolaryngologists to incorporate ultrasound into their office and operative practices.
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Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. · Dec 2010
ReviewThe expanding utility of office-based ultrasound for the head and neck surgeon.
This article presents basics of ultrasound technology for the office, evaluation technique, thyroid and parathyroid imaging, ultrasound for neck lymphatics, office-based head and neck ultrasound biopsy, and therapeutic applications of head and neck ultrasound.
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This content presents to the neophyte ultrasonographer the essential nutshell of information needed to properly interpret ultrasound images. Basic concepts of physics related to ultrasound are supported with formulas and related to clinical use.
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Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. · Dec 2010
ReviewEmerging technology in head and neck ultrasonography.
Increased use of ultrasonography of the head and neck by clinicians has resulted from more compact, higher resolution ultrasound machines that can be more readily used in the office setting. Palm-sized machines are already used for vascular access and bladder assessment. As the resolution of these machines becomes adequate for head and neck assessment, ultrasonography is likely to become a routine adjunct to the office physical examination. ⋯ High-intensity focused ultrasound can be used to create coagulation necrosis without significant damage to adjacent tissue. It has been effectively used in neurosurgery and urology, but its effectiveness in the head and neck is still being determined. A prototype for surgical navigation with ultrasound has been developed for the head and neck, which allows real-time imaging of anatomic surgical changes.