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F08Real‐time intraoperative ultrasound guidance; the transrectal approach
Author(s) -
BarHava I.,
Meizner I.,
Rabinerson D.,
Shalev I.,
Mashiach R.,
Orvieto R.,
BenRafael Z.,
Dekel A.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00015-1-8.x
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , ultrasound , gynecological surgery , surgery , pelvic cavity , uterine cavity , radiology , uterus , materials science , metallurgy , punching
Background The aim of this study was to assess the role of real‐time transrectal ultrasound (RT‐TRUS) guidance in complicated gynecological procedures. Method During the study period RT‐TRUS was utilized to direct and assist the gynecological surgeon in two complicated gynecological procedures: Completing the evacuation of the uterine cavity after identification of uterine wall perforation during termination of pregnancy and drainage of posthysterectomy infected vault hematomas. Results In all, 11 patients were treated by this fashion (6 abortions and 5 infected vault hematomas). All procedures were completed without any further complications and the patients were discharged the following day with uneventful follow‐up. Conclusion RT‐TRUS is an effective tool that can provide on‐line assistance to the gynecological surgeon in various pelvic procedures.