Variable utilization patterns of computed tomography for rhinosinusitis in emergency departments

ConclusionsSeveral socioeconomic, demographic, and geographic factors are associated with sinus CT scan use in the ED for rhinosinusitis. This study has implications for CT imaging guidelines in the ED setting and demonstrates a need for further investigation of healthcare utilization disparities.
Level of Evidence2C. Laryngoscope, 2016

Source: The Laryngoscope - August 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rosh K.V. Sethi, Elliott D. Kozin, Matthew R. Naunheim, Melissa Rosen, Mark G. Shrime, Ahmad R. Sedaghat, Stacey T. Gray Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research