| The reliability of high resolution ultrasound in the identification of pus collections in head and neck swellings. | |
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PMID: 22103998 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Head and neck swellings often present to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It is often unclear whether a collection of pus is present. This information is essential for decisions regarding surgical intervention. Although ultrasound scanning (USS) is widely used to investigate the presence of a collection, the reliability and validity of this investigation in this context is uncertain. A retrospective review of 4000 consecutive head and neck USS reports over a 4 year period in the Cardiff University Health Board produced 43 cases in which ultrasound had been used to look for evidence of pus collection. The management and treatment outcome of these patients were reviewed and the data analysed. 36 of 43 patients had their swelling incised in theatre, and in 92% of these cases USS and clinical findings corresponded. Of the seven not taken to theatre, four were USS negative and three USS positive; in all seven cases the swelling resolved with antimicrobial therapy. Sensitivity and specificity of USS imaging to identify pus collection were very high, 96% and 82%, respectively. The evidence in this study indicates that USS is a very reliable diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of a collection as well as providing evidence that small collections of pus can resolve without surgical drainage. |
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C N J Mallorie; S D Jones; N A Drage; J Shepherd |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-11-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Volume: - ISSN: 1399-0020 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605826 Medline TA: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. All rights reserved. |
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The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. |
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