Open AccessUlltra-low-dose computed tomography in the diagnosis of diseases of the paranasal sinuses in pediatric population: literature review
Author(s) -
Albina S Laipan,
С. П. Морозов,
Л. А. Низовцова,
Ivan A. Blokhin,
В. А. Гомболевский
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medicinskaâ vizualizaciâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2408-9516
pISSN - 1607-0763
DOI - 10.24835/1607-0763-908
Subject(s) - medicine , radiological weapon , paranasal sinuses , sinus (botany) , computed tomography , radiology , gold standard (test) , population , medical physics , botany , environmental health , biology , genus
Background . Sinonasal diseases are widespread in childhood. Radiological studies, including computer tomography, are an optimal and effective method of diagnosis. The child's body is more sensitive to radiation exposure than adults. The threshold of exposure, which may induce internal organs injury in children, requires a precise selection of the radiological method with minimal radiation dose. There is currently no unified position in the professional community on the appropriateness of the use of ultra-low-dose computed tomography in pediatrics. We reviewed the data on the appropriateness and effectiveness of paranasal low-dose computed tomography in pediatrics. Materials . 57 domestic and foreign publications, for the period from January 2001 to November 2019. In order to achieve the objective, we analyzed relevant domestic and foreign publications in scientific libraries e-LIBRARY, PubMed, Google Scholar per the keywords: “low-dose CT”, “children”, “paranasal sinus”, “pediatric”, “diagnosis”, “children”, “low-dose computed tomography”, “sinusitis”, “paranasal sinuses”. Results . The analysis of the available literature allowed summarizing the current data on pediatric paranasal disease diagnostics and the use of computed tomography, as well as to identify possible options for reducing radiation dose. Conclusions . Conducting many radiological examinations in a child leads to the risk of cancer. However, these examinations are an effective way to diagnose paranasal diseases, and a CT scan is the “gold standard”. The actual task is to develop a CT technique with reduced radiation exposure without compromising image quality. The need to review and optimize the standard protocols of radiological studies to determine the efficacy and feasibility of studies with minimal radiation exposure to children is justified.