| Computed tomography in suppurative ear disease: does it influence management? | |
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PMID: 12818053 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The value of high resolution computerized tomography (CT) prior to routine mastoid surgery for cholesteatoma remains controversial. Doubts about sensitivity and specificity, in detecting the extent of underlying pathology and in predicting asymptomatic complications, prevent widespread adoption. This retrospective study looks at the influence of pre-operative scanning on the surgical management of chronic suppurative otitis media over an 18-month period. The radiological findings determined the choice of surgical approach, but contributed less to the decision to operate and the prediction of potential hazards. CT is of most value when the otologist can be flexible in surgical technique, tailoring it to imaging findings. |
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Authors:
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A Banerjee; L M Flood; P Yates; K Clifford |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 117 ISSN: 0022-2151 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2003 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-06-23 Completed Date: 2003-07-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 454-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough, UK. |
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Cholesteatoma
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radiography*,
surgery Humans Otitis Media, Suppurative / radiography*, surgery Otologic Surgical Procedures / methods Preoperative Care Retrospective Studies Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods* |
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