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Acute sinusitis in children: is the Water's view sufficient?
S P Ros1, B E Herman, B Azar-Kia
1Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1995
Summary
The Water's view X-ray is effective for diagnosing acute sinusitis in children. This single view provides high accuracy, making it a sufficient diagnostic tool for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pediatric Imaging
- Diagnostic Accuracy
Background:
- Acute sinusitis is a common pediatric condition.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.
- Radiographic imaging plays a role in diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of the Water's view (occipitomental) for acute sinusitis in children.
- To compare the accuracy of a single Water's view against a three-view sinus series.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pediatric patients (under 18) undergoing sinus radiography for suspected acute sinusitis.
- Comparison of interpretations between a single Water's view and a three-view series (anterior/posterior, lateral, Water's).
- Analysis of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value.
Main Results:
- The single Water's view demonstrated a sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 83% compared to the three-view series.
- Positive and negative predictive values were both 87%.
- Overall diagnostic accuracy of the Water's view was 87%.
Conclusions:
- The Water's view is a sufficiently accurate radiographic tool for evaluating suspected acute sinusitis in children.
- This finding supports the use of a single-view Water's projection to streamline diagnosis.