Abstract
CT imaging of the temporal bone is highly predictive of the presence of cholesteatoma but its value in the routine management of cholesteatoma has not been assessed. We aimed to establish the indications for CT imaging in CSOM by a prospective study of patients suspected of having cholesteatoma. The patients were assessed clinically and a management plan chosen; this was later adjusted, if indicated, on the basis of radiological findings. Surgical findings were recorded and correlation with CT appearances evaluated. Twenty patients completed the study. CT altered the management plan in 10 and was considered helpful in a further 6. We recommend its routine use in children, medically unfit patients, only or better hearing ears, patients in whom the tympanic membrane cannot be adequately visualized, patients who have had previous mastoid surgery whose operative records are available and patients with intratemporal or intracranial complications of disease.
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