title: Interpretation of maxillary sinus radiographs in children.
abstract: Nasal symptoms are a frequent cause of referral to paediatric ENT clinics. It is the policy of our unit to view sinus radiographs without a report at the initial clinic attendance. This study demonstrates there is no statistically significant difference in the interpretation of the radiographs between two ENT surgeons and a radiologist although there was a tendency for the radiologist to have a greater specificity. This finding may have financial implications. In addition a clear sinus radiograph is shown to be a significant negative finding.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Liverpool Hospital.
authors.forename: I W
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Sherman
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bowdler
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D015588:Observer Variation; D010036:Otolaryngology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation