Otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon-performed ultrasound: a literature review
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Keywords
ultrasonography, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery
Abstract
Head and neck surgeon-performed ultrasound allows evaluations and diagnoses in real time, make faster decisions and carry out interventions, which increases the efficiency of the medical appointment. Despite otolaryngologists have a deep knowledge about head and neck anatomy, this technique is still not widespread in Chile. It is recommended to take an accreditation program given by a well-known entity and to perform structured evaluations and reports. Head and neck sur- geon-performed ultrasound has shown excellent results to differentiate benign from certain malignant cervical masses, as well as to perform fine needle aspiration biop- sies and core biopsies. We present a literature review on surgeon-performed ultra- sound, its indications, efficacy and recommendations at the time of performing it.
