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Reliability of digital panoramic radiographs in detecting calcified carotid artery atheromatous plaques: A clinical study.
Artigo em Inglês | IMSEAR | ID: sea-154533
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to determine whether digital panoramic radiography is a reliable method to detect calcified carotid artery atheromatous plaques (CCAAP) as compared with ultrasonography. Study

Design:

Digital panoramic radiographs were obtained from 50 patients who also underwent carotid ultrasound examination. The images were interpreted by trained maxillofacial radiologist for the presence or absence of calcified atheromatous plaques. The extent of carotid calcification on carotid ultrasonography was determined by a trained Sonologist, which was considered as the gold standard assessment.

Results:

Digital panoramic radiographs had a sensitivity of 76% and specificity of 98.66% in determining CCAAP. There was a high level of agreement between diagnoses, with a kappa value of 0.8.

Conclusion:

To conclude, digital panoramic radiographs had good sensitivity and high specificity in detecting CCAAP. If properly trained, dentists can detect such plaques and can refer patients to physician for timely medical treatment.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Humanos / Calcinose / Radiografia Panorâmica / Doenças das Artérias Carótidas / Ultrassonografia / Placa Aterosclerótica Tipo de estudo: Estudo diagnóstico Idioma: Inglês Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Humanos / Calcinose / Radiografia Panorâmica / Doenças das Artérias Carótidas / Ultrassonografia / Placa Aterosclerótica Tipo de estudo: Estudo diagnóstico Idioma: Inglês Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Artigo