Objective:

To evaluate the value of intraoperative ultrasound in low fluorescein sodium staining of intracranial glioma.

Methods:

The clinical data of 17 patients with intracranial glioma stained with low fluorescein sodium during operation in 904

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Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force from Jan. to Dec. 2018 were selected. The ultrasound images before

during and after operation were retrospectively analyzed. Intraoperative ultrasound showed the location

size

number and blood supply of the tumors

it helped to estimate the boundary of the tumors

select the appropriate surgical approach and guide the resection of the tumors.

Results:

Nineteen lesions of 17 pat

ients could be demonstrated clearly by intraoperative ultrasound. After accurately locating the surgical pathway

14 patients with 16 gliomas whose lesion located in non-functional areas were resected completely

3 invasive gliomas of 3 patients were resected maximally.

Conclusion:

Ultrasonography may be the first choice for surgical assistance in low fluorescein sodium staining of intracranial glioma microsurgery.