The use of intraoperative ultrasound by anesthesiologists to facilitate the surgical management of peripheral nerve tumors of the upper extremity.

Background: Traditional uses of ultrasound by anesthesiologists include transesophageal echocardiography, facilitation of vascular access, and guidance of peripheral nerve blocks.

Methods: In this case series, we report a novel application of ultrasound by anesthesiologists to facilitate the operative dissection of upper extremity peripheral nerve tumors.

Results: In four cases, ultrasound was used to intraoperatively locate the tumor, plan the safest surgical approach, and exclude tumor vascularity.

Conclusions: Ultrasound can be used by anesthesiologists to facilitate the surgical management of peripheral nerve tumors.