Overview
Thin slice CT with coronal and axial reformats assesses mucosal disease osteomeatal complex and anatomic variants for ENT planning.
Acquisition and Reconstruction
Use thin collimation high resolution bone algorithm and multiplanar reformats with patient in supine position.
Clinical Indications
Chronic sinusitis preoperative mapping for functional endoscopic sinus surgery and evaluation of trauma or neoplasm.
Contrast Use and Safety
Noncontrast technique is standard; use contrast when evaluating suspected invasive disease or neoplasm.