Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the necessity of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) temporal bone in patients with active squamosal chronic otitis media, by comparing the preoperative HRCT temporal bone findings with intra operative findings in a tertiary care health center where patient load is tremendous.This study was conducted in the department of otorhinolaryngology, over a period of two years from November 2017 to November 2019 in which 100 patients with active squamosal chronic otitis media diagnosed clinically were taken. All patients underwent preoperative HRCT temporal bone and subsequent tympanomastoidectomy.The results of HRCT temporal bone of all the patients were evaluated and correlated with intraoperative findings which revealed that HRCT is highly sensitive for detecting,soft tissue extension, tympanic membrane perforation, ossicular erosion, tegmen erosion, sigmoid sinus erosion, facial canal dehiscence and lateral semicircular canal fistula, which helps in guiding the surgical approach and treatment plan preoperatively.
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