Sniezek Joseph C
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, MCHK-DSH, Honolulu, HI 96859-5000, USA.
Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2010 Dec;43(6):1143-7, v. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2010.08.001.
This article provides an overview of ultrasound and the techniques for its use by otolaryngologists in diagnosing and treating neck masses and lesions. Head and neck ultrasound is extremely useful in diagnosing neck masses and lesions and in facilitating many procedures that are commonly performed on the head and neck. Although in the past these studies were generally performed by radiologists, clinicians are now able to perform high-quality ultrasound studies and ultrasound-guided procedures in the head and neck. Given the advanced knowledge of head and neck anatomy and disease processes that otolaryngologists possess, head and neck ultrasound offers a logical and valuable extension of the physical examination. Recent improvements in ultrasound resolution, portability, and affordability have provided an excellent impetus for otolaryngologists to incorporate ultrasound into their office and operative practices.
本文概述了超声以及耳鼻喉科医生在诊断和治疗颈部肿块及病变时使用超声的技术。头颈部超声在诊断颈部肿块及病变以及辅助许多常见于头颈部的手术方面极为有用。尽管过去这些检查通常由放射科医生进行，但如今临床医生能够在头颈部进行高质量的超声检查及超声引导下的操作。鉴于耳鼻喉科医生对头颈部解剖结构和疾病过程的深入了解，头颈部超声为体格检查提供了合理且有价值的延伸。超声在分辨率、便携性和可承受性方面的最新改进，为耳鼻喉科医生将超声纳入其门诊和手术操作提供了极好的推动力。
