ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2019
Cone beam versus multi-detector computed tomography for detecting hearing loss.
Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01771393 (Performance of Cone-beam Computed Tomography), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.
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Performance of Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CT) Compared to Multidetector CT for Arthrography of the Wrist, Ankle, Elbow and Knee
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Osseous Changes in Young Cats With Inflammatory Aural Polyps: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Analysis.Veterinary dermatology · 2026Article
- Comparison of the Accuracy of CBCT and MDCT Images in Measuring the Thickness of the Posterior Footplate of the Middle Ear in Iranian :.Galen medical journal · 2025Article
- Measurement Accuracy of CBCTMaedica · 2024Article
- Assessment of subjective image quality, contrast to noise ratio and modulation transfer function in the middle ear using a novel full body cone beam computed tomography device.BMC medical imaging · 2023Article
- Missed Radiological Diagnosis of Otosclerosis in High-Resolution Computed Tomography of the Temporal Bone-Retrospective Analysis of Imaging, Radiological Reports, and Request Forms.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- [Applications of cone beam computed tomography of the craneofacial structure in medical specialties. A review].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine whether the diagnostic value of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is equivalent or superior to that of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) for the radiological assessment of conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane in adults. Evaluation of inter- and intraobserver variability and measurement of the radiation dosimetry associated with each technique were secondary objectives. STUDY
designProspective, single-center study.
methodsTen adults were included from April to June 2013. All patients underwent MDCT and CBCT with reconstruction of temporal bones. Two radiologists with ENT experience reviewed the results twice. Diagnostic agreement between MDCT and CBCT and inter- and intraobserver agreement was evaluated with the kappa statistic. Comparisons of dosimetry were evaluated by calculating the ratio of the CT dose index (CTDI) between MDCT and CBCT.
resultsDiagnostic agreement between MDCT and CBCT was satisfactory (kappa = 0.69). Inter- and intraobserver agreement was also acceptable, and the average ratio of the CTDI of MDCT and CBCT was 4.01.
conclusionCBCT is a reliable method that uses a low dose of radiation to investigate conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane in adults. Its relevance and potential superiority to MDCT in diagnosing middle ear pathologies such as otosclerosis remain to be demonstrated, but the preliminary data are promising.
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