Evaluation of intraoperative ultrasound in neurosurgery.

The value of real-time ultrasonography as a means of guidance during neurosurgical operations was assessed in a prospective study comprising 89 cases. There were 75 cranial and 14 spinal cases. After every such operation involving the ultrasonographic guidance, the operating surgeon subjectively assessed its usefulness vis-a-vis the information and/or help provided by it, on a scale ranging from 0 (no use) to 3 (invaluable).

Surgery in tuberculosis meningitis.

One hundred thirty-two children with tuberculous meningitis were admitted over a period of 1 year to the L. T. Municipal Medical College Hospital, Bombay.