Navigated intraoperative ultrasound for resection of gliomas: Predictive value, influence on resection and survival

摘要

Background: Navigable ultrasound (NUS) is a useful adjunct for controlling resection in intra-axial brain tumors. We investigated its role in predicting residual disease and thereby in influencing the intraoperative decision regarding additional resection as also its influence on survival in glioblastoma patients.