A comparison between sinus radiographic findings and the macroscopic appearances of the para-nasal sinus mucosa.
The results of a retrospective study comparing the preoperative state of the sinus mucosa with the pre-operative sinus radiographic findings are reported. In contrast to a low false-positive rate, the incidence of false-negative reporting in the ethmoidal and sphenoidal air cell systems was 43-55% and was 20% in the maxillary sinuses.
Skinner
D W
DW
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Richards
S H
SH
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies