A-scan ultrasonography and optic nerve sheath diameter assessment during acute elevations in intra-abdominal pressure
We read with great consideration the article by Montorfano et al regarding the ultrasound evaluation of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) to detect increased intracranial pressure during acute elevations in intra-abdominal pressure.1 We believe that this study is very remarkable, but we would like to comment on some aspects of B-scan ultrasound techniqu e.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Maddalena De Bernardo, Livio Vitiello, Nicola Rosa Source Type: research