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Detection of extracerebral fluid collections by real‐time sector scanning through the anterior fontanelle.
Author(s) -
Slovis T L,
Kelly J K,
Eisenbrey A B,
Quiroga A,
Greninger N
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/jum.1982.1.1.41
Subject(s) - anterior fontanelle , medicine , fontanelle , radiology , surgery , hydrocephalus
Real‐time sector sonography through the anterior fontanelle has proved useful in detecting extracerebral fluid collections when a water bath is utilized. With this technique, six patients had their extracerebral fluid collections visualized. The role of this procedure in following the course of these patients is discussed.