Abstract |
The purpose of the present study was to estimate: (1) the diagnostic value fo the primary clinical and radiographic examinations as to the condition in the antral mucosa in cases of an oroantral fistula; and (2) the value of a radiographic follow-up of cases with uneventful, successful surgical closure of the fistula. The material consisted of 52 patients with an oro- antral fistula. The condition of the antral mucosa was examined before and during the surgical operation. Postero-anterior and lateral radiographs of the paranasal sinuses, orthopantomograms and intraoral dental films were taken of each patient and also in 10 cases of uneventful, successful closure after 1 year. This analysis shows that: (1) the primary clinical diagnosis of the condition in the antral mucosa corresponds to the real diagnosis; (2) false negative radiographs are rare; (3) false positive radiographs will occur in 22% - 63% of cases without maxillary sinusitis; and (4) radiographic follow-up of uneventful, successful cases can be omitted. In conclusion, the primary clinical examination is most reliable and superior to radiographs in proof/disproof of maxillary sinusitis, pre- and postoperatively.
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Authors | N von Wowern |
Journal | International journal of oral surgery
(Int J Oral Surg)
Vol. 10
Issue Suppl 1
Pg. 138-42
( 1981)
ISSN: 0300-9785 [Print] Denmark |
PMID | 6807867
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Maxillary Sinus
(diagnostic imaging, pathology)
- Middle Aged
- Oroantral Fistula
(complications, pathology)
- Radiography
- Sinusitis
(diagnostic imaging, etiology, pathology)
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