Blinded comparison of computed tomography, ultrasound and needle methods to measure skin flap thickness for cochlear implantation.
Rohma AbrarUnai Martinez de EstibarizElizabeth WhittleSarah HornbyMartin O'DriscollSimon FreemanEmma StapletonPublished in: Cochlear implants international (2023)
Accurate, non-invasive measurement of skin flap thickness prior to CI surgery can be achieved using CT or US. We recommend the routine use of US in the outpatient clinic to minimise unnecessary radiation exposure.
Keyphrases
- soft tissue
- computed tomography
- magnetic resonance imaging
- dual energy
- positron emission tomography
- optical coherence tomography
- image quality
- contrast enhanced
- ultrasound guided
- minimally invasive
- breast reconstruction
- wound healing
- coronary artery bypass
- primary care
- clinical practice
- randomized controlled trial
- study protocol
- high resolution
- clinical trial
- surgical site infection
- coronary artery disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- placebo controlled
- contrast enhanced ultrasound