ENT Radiology Flashcards
when are x rays used
in cases of suspected inhaled or ingested radio opaque foreign bodies
when is a barium swallow used
if no abnormality found at endoscopy
what conditions can be seen on a swallo
pharyngeal pouches
oesophageal dysmotility
how are tumours staged
CT or MRO
what study can be done to decide whether post laryngectomy patients can safely drink fluids
SALT video fluoroscopic studies
when is ultrasound used
investigation of neck lumps
thyroid lumps
salivary gland disease
investigation of inflammatory masses
when else can CT or MRI be used in ENT
cholesteoma, ear trauma, surgery planning
sinuses before surgery, tumours
infection investigation, vocal cord investigations
cancer staging
which foramen does V2 exit the base of the skill
foramen rotundum
which foramen does v3 exit through
formen ovale
what transmits the middle meningeal artery
the foramen spinosum
