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The utility of computed tomography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging fusion in cholesteatoma: illustration with a UK case series

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 January 2020

A Hall ,
D St Leger ,
A Singh  and
R K Lingam
A Hall
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
D St Leger
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
A Singh
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
R K Lingam*
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Ravi K Lingam, Department of Radiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, LondonHA1 3UJ, UK E-mail: ravi.lingam@nhs.net Fax: +44 20 8453 2283
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Abstract

Objective

Post-processing imaging techniques allow high-resolution computed tomography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bone to be superimposed and viewed simultaneously (fusion imaging). This study aimed to highlight the practical utility of fusion imaging for disease localisation and evaluation in a UK case series of primary and post-operative cholesteatoma.

Method

Fusion of computed tomography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance b1000 images was performed using specific software. Axial computed tomography images and coronal b1000 images were selected for fusion.

Results

A case series of primary and post-operative cholesteatoma in which computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging fusion assisted the management of both the patient pathway and surgical approach is reviewed.

Conclusion

Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging fusion can assist in pre-operative surgical planning and patient counselling through assessment of disease in both primary and revision scenarios. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging fusion can assist the operative surgeon through accurate localisation that can influence both the operative technique and optimise operation theatre utilisation.

Keywords

CholesteatomaMiddle EarDiffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingTomographyX-Ray Computed

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Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 134 , Issue 2 , February 2020 , pp. 178 - 183
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited, 2020

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Footnotes

Dr R K Lingam takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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