Abstract
Four-dimensional computed tomography (4D-CT) is a new modality for preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas. We performed a survey study to describe the role and trends in the utilization of 4D-CT. Of 361 radiologists, 200 (55%) reported that 4D-CT was used in their practices. Nineteen (10%) used 4D-CT as the first-line imaging study; 155 (76%) reported that 4D-CT played a secondary role; and 26 (13%) reported that it is performed routinely in combination with ultrasound and scintigraphy. Early adopters of 4D-CT (use for >3 years) were 3 times more likely to use 4D-CT in a first-line role (18%) when compared with radiologists who used 4D-CT for ≤3 years (6%; P <.05). In conclusion, more than half of radiologists perform 4D-CT, and a majority reported that 4D-CT plays a secondary role. However, this role may change, as utilization is increasing and radiologists may follow early adopters, who are more likely to use it as a first-line study.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 956-960 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States) |
Volume | 155 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 4D-CT
- hyperparathyroidism
- parathyroid
- survey
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology