Assessment of Obstetric XXXX with Pre-Operative Ultrasound.

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INTRODUCTION: Tools used in the assessment of @entity2685 ( @entity2685 ) have traditionally included electrodiagnostic studies, CT myelography, and MRI. However, the utility of ultrasound (US) in @entity1 for such assessment has not been extensively examined. METHODS: This retrospective case series reports the pre-operative brachial plexus US findings in 8 @entity1 with @entity2685 and compares US to intra-operative findings. Where available, the pre-operative US was compared to the pre-operative MRI. RESULTS: US revealed abnormalities in all 8 @entity1 . While MRI detected abnormalities in the majority of @entity1 , US provided accurate information regarding severity and anatomic location of injury in some @entity1 . DISCUSSION: US is a relatively inexpensive, noninvasive, painless diagnostic modality that can be used to assess @entity2685 . This case series suggests that US is a valuable adjunct to current diagnostic modalities. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
