Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonograghy verified with computed tomography for the diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures- a prospective study

Abstract

Maxillofacial injuries are quite common following road traffic accident, falls, assaults. For a long time, Computed Tomography is considered as gold standard for maxillofacial fracture diagnosis and is used as first modality. But it has certain limitations such as access to facility, high cost and radiation exposure. Over the last decade, ultrasonography has been widely used in medical fields due to its remarkable features such as non-radiation, quick and painless technique. . The assessment of maxillo-facial fractures with the help of ultrasound for is emerging concept. Aim To determine the diagnostic “accuracy” of ultrasound verified with computed tomography for the detection of maxillofacial fractures