Artikel
Radiological examinations of the cochlear with the Digital Volume Tomography
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Autoren
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C. Dalchow
- Universitätsklinikum, Marburg
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S. Bien
- Universitätsklinikum, Marburg
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J.A. Werner
- Universitätsklinikum, Marburg
| Veröffentlicht: | 31. Mai 2005 |
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Gliederung
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Introduction
The digital volume tomography (DVT) technique is an extension of panoramic tomography. With this diagnostic approach, characterized by high resolution, a minimal section thickness of 0.125 mm, and three-dimensional display, small pathological processes can be well visualized.
Materials and Methods
Seven consecutive patients were examined prior to surgery with DVT (Accu-I-tomo, Morita, Japan) to evaluate the lateral skull base for cochlear implantation. Aside from the initial examination, radiological control examinations were carried out post insertion of cochlear implants.
Results
With high resolution it was possible to define small bony structures and position of the electrode array with high precision. Furthermore, the examination proved that DVT is useful in assessing the normal position of a cochlear implant electrode array.
Conclusions
Digital volume tomography (DVT) expands the application of diagnostic possibilities in the lateral skull base. Therefore we believe improved pre-op diagnosis can be achieved along with more accurate planning of the surgical procedure. DVT delivers a small radiation dose and a high resolution coupled with a lower purchase price for the equipment.
