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The objective of this study was to describe a 10\u2010year experience of using intraoperative ultrasound guidance in an attempt to minimize the risk of uterine perforation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Operative and inpatient records were reviewed to identify cases in which intraoperative ultrasound guidance was employed in order to assist tandem placement, and to determine whether clinical or radiographic findings subsequently suggested uterine perforation. Demographic factors were collected in order to determine the baseline risk of perforation within this population.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Between 1998 and 2008, 71 patients underwent 110 ultrasound\u2010guided placements of tandem applicators. The median age was 48 (range, 26\u201388) years, and 20% were older than 60 years. Disease stage was FIGO IB1 (n = 10), IB2 (n = 13), IIA (n = 4), IIB (n = 19), IIIA (n = 2), IIIB (n = 16), IVA (n = 5) and IVB (n = 2). The median gravidity was 3 (range 1\u201310) and median parity was 3 (range 0\u201310). Seven patients had a preimplant history of pelvic infection, four had a history of intrauterine contraceptive device use, and 10 had a prior history of Cesarean section delivery. Only one patient experienced infection that may have been attributable to tandem placement\u2010associated uterine perforation. At median survivor follow\u2010up of 34 months, 19 patients had died. The estimated 3\u2010year disease\u2010free and overall survival rates for the entire population were 60% and 66%, respectively.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Within the present population, intraoperative ultrasound guidance of tandem placement was associated with no confirmed cases of uterine perforation. Copyright \u00a9 2011 ISUOG. 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