Detection of peritonsillar abscess using smartphone-based thermal imaging
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OBJECTIVE Smartphone-based thermal imaging was evaluated for its utility in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses. METHODS We describe six cases of peritonsillar abscess in which computed tomography and thermography scans of the neck were performed prior to surgery. RESULTS Open-mouth thermal photographic images were obtained preoperatively from patients, and asymmetric hot spots with significantly higher temperatures in the peritonsillar area were identified as abscesses. CONCLUSIONS This new portable smartphone-based thermal imaging technique may be useful in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses.
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دوره 33 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017