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ArticleHNO2021

[Objective and subjective assessment of a structured approach to computed tomography scans of the paranasal sinuses].

T Hildenbrand, A Krahe, M C Ketterer, C Offergeld

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Article in HNO, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

T HildenbrandKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland. tanja.hildenbrand@uniklinik-freiburg.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0982-1836
A KraheKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
M C KettererKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
C OffergeldKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
University Medical Center Freiburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSound knowledge of individual anatomy is essential in sinus surgery to prevent potentially serious complications. For the paranasal sinuses, computed tomography (CT) is the imaging technique of choice to preoperatively analyze individual anatomy and the extent of disease.

objectiveThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a CT checklist to identify relevant anatomic variants in CTs of the paranasal sinuses. MATERIALS AND

methodsJunior and senior otolaryngology residents were asked to assess sinus CT scans for anatomic variants before and after implementation of the CLOSE mnemonic (cribriform plate, lamina papyracea, Onodi cell, sphenoid sinus pneumatization, and [anterior] ethmoidal artery). The rate of correctly identified variants was calculated. A questionnaire was distributed for subjective evaluation of the usefulness of the checklist.

resultsSix junior and six senior residents were included in the study. The rate of correctly identified anatomic variations significantly improved from 23.1 to 50.9% and 24 to 39.8%, respectively, after implementation of the CLOSE mnemonic. The subjective evaluation of the CLOSE criteria showed very positive results.

conclusionThe structured approach to sinus CT scans using CT criteria can improve identification of critical anatomic variants in CT scans of the paranasal sinuses and is rated highly positively by residents in training.

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EndoscopyParanasal SinusesChecklistTomography, X-Ray ComputedAnatomic variantsCLOSE criteriaEndoscopic sinus surgeryPreoperative CT evaluationResidents in training

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