Non-Oncologic Imaging of the Larynx

Apr 2, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Non-Oncologic Imaging of the Larynx

Imaging evaluation of laryngeal pathology has been revolutionized with the development of multidetector CT. The thinner axial CT slices result in improved contrast resolution and the ability to perform multiplanar…

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Imaging of Tinnitus

Apr 2, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging of Tinnitus

From a radiologic workup perspective, tinnitus is classified into pulsatile, which can be objective, and nonpulsatile, which is typically subjective. There is considerable discrepancy within the literature regarding the percentage…

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Imaging of Hearing Loss

Apr 2, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging of Hearing Loss

A wide range of pathology involving the external, middle, and inner ear contribute to conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. Diagnostic imaging plays a critical role in the evaluation and management…

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Facial Fractures: Beyond Le Fort

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This article presents a systematic approach for interpreting a craniofacial CT scan that is clinically useful to the reconstructive surgeon. By categorizing the fracture patterns and highlighting the variables that…

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Indications for PET/CT in the Head and Neck

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PET/CT has revolutionized the evaluation of patients with head and neck cancer by allowing more accurate staging, more focused treatment modalities, earlier detection of recurrent disease, and identification of incurable…

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CT Versus MR: Still a Tough Decision

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CT and MRI are the two most widely used imaging modalities for evaluating head and neck pathology. There is continued controversy in the literature about which modality is superior for…

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Introduction to Pulmonary Function

Apr 2, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Introduction to Pulmonary Function

Asthma is a dynamic and complex inflammatory disease. Recent research suggests that it is a manifestation of a systemic disorder of the entire respiratory system including both upper and lower…

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