AbstractAim: The purpose of this research was to assess the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) in detecting hepatic deposits in intra-abdominal malignancies.
Materials and Methods: Forty patients who were admitted to the Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit with intra-abdominal malignancies and for whom elective open surgical intervention was recommended participated in this study.
Results: Out of the total of 40 patients enrolled in this research, 18 (45%) were female and 22 (55%) were male. The age at admission varied between 39 and 75 years, with a mean of 57.00±9.12 years.
IOUS identified hepatic lesions in eight (20%) of the patients included, including six (15%) cases that had been detected prior to surgery.
Conclusion: This research has demonstrated that IOUS detects lesions more effectively than other noninvasive preoperative imaging modalities, which has a substantial bearing on the modification of the intended surgical approach.
