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Ultrasound-guided wire localisation to facilitate removal of an abnormal neck lymph node – a technical note

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 July 2017

J Golding ,
P Kirkland  and
D Howlett
J Golding*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Eastbourne District General Hospital, UK
P Kirkland
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Eastbourne District General Hospital, UK
D Howlett
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Jonathan Golding, Department of ENT, Eastbourne District General Hospital, King's Drive, Eastbourne BN21 2UD, UK E-mail: jonathangolding@nhs.net
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Abstract

Background:

Ultrasound-guided wire localisation is a technique that is well established in breast surgery, but is not well described in head and neck practice. It can be used to locate impalpable lesions for surgical removal, without the need for more extensive surgery.

Method:

This paper describes a case where the technique was used to assist in the removal of an impalpable but radiologically abnormal lymph node.

Conclusion:

The technique offers a safe and effective method for removing lesions within the head and neck.

Keywords

Ultrasound Guided Wire LocalisationHead And Neck

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Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 131 , Issue 9 , September 2017 , pp. 827 - 829
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2017 

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