| Title: |
The application of ultrasound examination in the treatment of Acute Sinusitis. Comparing X-ray to ultrasound of paranasal sinuses |
| Authors: |
Valkov, A.; Nikolov, G.; Duhlenski, B.; Stoyanov, Tsv.; Mladenov, Tsv.; Yildiz, M.; Atanasova, Kr.; Mirchev, St.; Valcheva, Kr. |
| Source: |
Международен бюлетин по оториноларингология; Vol 17, No 1 (2021); 40-41 ; International Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology; Vol 17, No 1 (2021); 40-41 ; 2367-878X ; 1312-6997 |
| Publisher Information: |
Publishing House STENO |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Collection: |
Varna Medical University Press: Journals |
| Subject Terms: |
acute rhinosiuitis; ultrasound; follow-up |
| Description: |
Background: Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is one of the most common diseases encountered in the out-patient setting. X-ray of the paranasal sinuses is the gold standard in the diagnosis of ARS with its accessibility and accuracy. Ultrasound examination of the paranasal sinuses is a noninvasive diagnostic method which is an acceptable alternative in the follow-up of the treatment.Aim: To present the application of portable sinuson in the out-patient setting on patients with ARS and its effectiveness.Materials and Methods: 22 patients (12m/10f) underwent X-ray of the paranasal sinuses, which resulted in ARS. The results of the X-rays were compared with the ultrasound examination of the paranasal sinuses with a portable sinuson (SINUSULTRA ULTRAMAX). The examination was repeated on the 1-st and 2-nd week and 2 months after the treatment for ARS.Results: From the 22 patients – 10 were with unilateral maxillary sinusitis, 7 with bilateral sinusitis and 5 with pansinusitis. 5 (22%) false positives were registered from the ultrasound examination on the initial check-up, 3 (13%) false negatives were registered on the follow-ups on the 1-st and the 2-nd week, 2 (9%) false negatives were registered 2 months after the treatment for ARS.Conclusion: Ultrasound examination of the paranasal sinuses is a noninvasive, painless, fast and with an adequate degree of accuracy. It is a good alternative for children and pregnant women. Ultrasound examination can be applied in the follow-up of ARS. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://journals.mu-varna.bg/index.php/orl/article/view/7750/6858 |
| DOI: |
10.14748/orl.v17i1.7750 |
| Availability: |
https://journals.mu-varna.bg/index.php/orl/article/view/7750; https://doi.org/10.14748/orl.v17i1.7750 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.266AFB0 |
| Database: |
BASE |