Intraoperative ultrasound
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Intraoperative ultrasound | |
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Term | Intraoperative ultrasound |
Short definition | Intraoperative ultrasound (IN-truh-AH-pruh-tiv UL-truh-sown) A procedure in which ultrasound (high-energy sound waves reflected from internal tissues and organs) is used during surgery is used. Sonograms (ultrasound images) of the inside of the body are viewed on a computer to help the surgeon find tumors or other problems during surgery. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Intraoperative ultrasound - (pronounced) (IN-truh-AH-pruh-tiv UL-truh-sown) A procedure in which ultrasound (high-energy sound waves reflected from internal tissues and organs) is used during surgery is used. Sonograms (ultrasound images) of the inside of the body are viewed on a computer to help the surgeon find tumors or other problems during surgery. Also called IOUS
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intraoperative ultrasound
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