title: Use of cone beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence.
abstract: Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is a relatively new syndrome in the field of otology. It is of unknown etiology presenting with a variety of vestibular and auditory symptoms and radiologic findings play a crucial role in its diagnosis. Cone beam computed tomography has been shown to be a powerful tool in the field of otolaryngology. It is a three dimensional technique that uses lower radiation resulting in fewer artifacts and offers higher resolution when compared with multi-slice computed tomography. It is considered to be an excellent imaging modality for radiological exploration of the ear.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Service General Hospital of Concepcion, Cone Beam Concepcion, Advanced Craniofacial Imaging Center, Finis Terrae University School of Dentistry, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Ilson
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sepúlveda
authors.affiliation: Department of Physician Otolaryngologist, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Service, General Hospital of Concepcion. University of Concepción School of Medicine, Concepción, Chile.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Enrique
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Platín
keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; dehiscence; superior semicircular canal