| Impact of newer generation multidetector computed tomography on the diagnosis of abscesses in the head and neck. | |
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PMID: 21777553 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To understand how newer generation multidetector computed tomographic (NGCT) scanner technology (≥ 16 slices) has affected the imaging characteristics of head and neck abscesses. DESIGN: Retrospective chart review.Setting:Tertiary referral centre. METHODS: Forty-eight patients with a head and neck abscess who underwent a soft tissue neck computed tomographic (CT) scan were identified from September 1, 2001, to December 1, 2008. The degree of rim enhancement, delta (Δ), was graded using mean Hounsfield units (HU) from five peripheral points and five central points from a representative CT slice. The difference was then calculated and compared between older generation computed tomography (OGCT; < 16 slices) and newer generation multidetector computed tomography (NGCT; ≥ 16 slices) using the Student t-test. A p value < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Forty-eight patients met our inclusion criteria. Of these, 20 were scanned with OGCT and 28 were scanned with NGCT. The mean peripheral point values were OGCT = 78 HU (95% CI 71-86 HU), NGCT = 74 HU (95% CI 68-80 HU); p = .3. The mean central point values were OGCT = 24 HU (95% CI 21-28 HU), NGCT = 26 HU (95% CI 21-31 HU), p = 0.7. The mean delta values (mean peripheral HU--mean central HU) were OGCT = 52 HU (95% CI 43-61 HU), NGCT = 46 HU (95% CI 41-52 HU), p = .2. CONCLUSION: There is no significant difference between OGCT and NGCT in the amount of rim enhancement seen on CT scans of head and neck abscesses. |
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Authors:
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John J W Cho; Vishal Anand; Luke Rudmik; John T Lysack; Joseph C Dort |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale Volume: 40 ISSN: 1916-0216 ISO Abbreviation: J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-07-22 Completed Date: 2012-01-03 Revised Date: 2013-04-10 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101479544 Medline TA: J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 337-42 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. |
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Abscess
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radiography* Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Diagnosis, Differential Female Follow-Up Studies Head* Humans Male Middle Aged Multidetector Computed Tomography / methods* Neck* Reproducibility of Results Retrospective Studies Staphylococcal Infections / radiography* Streptococcal Infections / radiography* Young Adult |
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