Interpretation of maxillary sinus radiographs in children.
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.
Sherman
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Dept of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Phillips
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Bowdler
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Jones
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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