ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS OF TUMORS AND TUMOR-LIKE FORMATIONS OF SOFT TISSUE IN THE PLANNING OF TREATMENT PATIENTS IN THE OUTPATIENT CONDITIONS

Abstract

In order to determine the indications for ambulatory surgery were examined 404 patients with tumors and tumor-like formations of soft tissues. We used Doppler ultrasound and elastography. All patients underwent a biopsy ultrasound which were followed by histological examination of biopsy. Benign tumors were found in 178 patients; malignant - in 8, tumor-like formation - in 218. Absolute contraindications for treatment in the outpatient conditions were malignant tumors, the large size of tumors and tumor-like formations, their location near to the neurovascular bundles and other structures, and tumors which is difficult to localize. In the outpatient conditions were operated 91% of patients. This allowed for effective treatment of patients and significantly reduce the economic costs.