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Interpretation of maxillary sinus radiographs in children

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

I. W. Sherman ,
D. E. Phillips ,
D. A. Bowdler  and
A. S. Jones
I. W. Sherman*
Affiliation:
Liverpool
D. E. Phillips
Affiliation:
Liverpool
D. A. Bowdler
Affiliation:
Liverpool
A. S. Jones
Affiliation:
Liverpool
*
Mr I. W. Sherman, Dept of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Liverpool Hospital, PO Box 147, Liverpool L69 3BX.
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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.

Keywords

Radiography
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 7 , July 1991 , pp. 541 - 543
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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