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Can C.T. detect labyrinthine fistulae pre-operatively?

G J Bates1, G M O'Donoghue, P Anslow

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, England.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
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High-resolution computed tomography accurately detects labyrinthine fistulae before surgery in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media. This imaging technique is highly effective, identifying all but the smallest fistulae.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Labyrinthine fistulae are a complication of chronic suppurative otitis media.
  • Pre-operative diagnosis is crucial for surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in diagnosing labyrinthine fistulae pre-operatively.
  • To compare HRCT findings with surgical outcomes in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of 50 consecutive patients with chronic suppurative otitis media.
  • Pre-operative scanning using a Siemens DRI high-resolution computed tomography scanner.
  • Comparison of radiological predictions with intraoperative surgical findings.

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Main Results:

  • High-resolution computed tomography predicted labyrinthine erosions in 4 out of 5 patients (80%).
  • The single missed erosion measured less than 2 mm.
  • The study demonstrates high accuracy for HRCT in detecting fistulae.

Conclusions:

  • High-resolution computed tomography is a valuable tool for pre-operative assessment of labyrinthine fistulae.
  • HRCT reliably identifies most labyrinthine fistulae, aiding surgical intervention.
  • The technique's accuracy is limited only for the smallest fistulae (<2 mm).