Ultrasonography: A novel diagnostic tool for maxillary sinusitis

Authors

  • Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad
  • Ghulam Saqulain Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6452-9339
  • Shazia Yusuf Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad
  • Hafzah Ahmed Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad
  • Duaa Niazi Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48036/apims.v16i4.319

Keywords:

Accuracy rate, Computed Tomography Imaging, Maxillary Sinusitis, Ultrasonography

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in maxillary sinusitis keeping computed tomography as a gold standard.
Methodology: This is a Cross Sectional Comparative clinical study which prospectively included N=60 cases of suspected maxillary sinusitis using convenience sample. Sample of either gender, above 10 years age was recruited from otolaryngology and radiology departments of Capital Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan from 1st December 2019 to 29th February, 2020. Basic demographic sheet, Computed tomography imaging of Paranasal sinuses and Ultrasound of Maxillary sinuses were used for data collection. Data was analyzed using SPSS 23. Results were presented with frequency, percentage, sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV and Accuracy Rate.
Results: Sample comprised 27(45%) males and 33(55%) females with majority 31(51.7%) of 36-50 years age group. Compared to Gold standard investigation of computed tomography imaging, Ultrasonography was calculated to have a sensitivity of 96.4% for diagnosing sinusitis, however its specificity was only 25%, making an accuracy rate of 93.22%. The PPV of ultrasonography was 94.7%, while the NPV was 33.3% (table 2)
Conclusion: US with an accuracy rate of 93.22% and a sensitivity of 96.4% has benefits of safety, easy availability and low cost and hence is an important investigation for maxillary sinusitis evaluation.

Author Biographies

Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi, Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad

Dr. Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi, F.C.P.S
Head of Department of Radiology,
Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA, Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: idealniazi1960@hotmail.com

Ghulam Saqulain, Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad

Dr. Ghulam Saqulain

Head of Department, 

Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

Capital Hospital, islamabad

Shazia Yusuf, Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad

Dr. Shazia Yusuf, F.C.P.S
Imaging Radiologist, Radiology Department
Capital Hospital PGMI, Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: shaziayusuf@yahoo.com

Hafzah Ahmed, Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad

Dr. Hafzah Ahmed, M.B.B.S
Post Graduate Trainee, Radiology Department
Capital Hospital PGMI, Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: drhamadkharal@gmail.com

Duaa Niazi, Capital Hospital PGMI, CDA Islamabad

Dr. Duaa Aziz Niaqzi, M.B.B.S
House Officer, Radiology Department
Capital Hospital PGMI, Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: duaaziz.786@gmail.com

Published

2021-01-13

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