Choosing the best method to utilise
single positron emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans in the management of unilateral condylar hyperplasia.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020;
58:1193-1196. [PMID:
32576464 DOI:
10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.05.024]
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Abstract
Facial asymmetry secondary to unilateral condylar hyperplasia can be a diagnostic challenge to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Single positron emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans provide a useful adjunct. We report a brief summary of the evidence describing the effectiveness of different methods of analysing SPECT scans and compare it with the results of a 10-year study at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Overall, both the evidence base and our study strongly favour use of the condyle:condyle ratio over the condyle:reference bone ratio, suggesting that no further comparisons are needed.
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