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Limited CT scanning techniques of the paranasal sinuses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Paul S. White*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Radiology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ian A. Cowan
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Radiology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Malcolm S. Robertson
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Radiology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
*
Dr Paul S. White, F.R.A.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Abstract

Computerized tomographic (CT) imaging provides detailed information on the paranasal sinuses and is now well established as an alternative to standard radiographs. The planning and safety of surgery to the paranasal sinuses is greatly improved by CT imaging. We describe a new CT protocol comprising a limited coronal and axial scan series, based on ourexperience with the previously described ‘CT Mini-series’.

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Main Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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