X-Ray Nasopharynx for Adenoids
I really do not understand why most ENT Doctors and most radiologist are obsessed with doing X-Ray Adenoid with mouth open. In my opinion, this X-Ray should be done with mouth closed and slight extension. I am saying so because
Closed mouth is more physiological position.
By closing the mouth, you let air enter into nasopharynx, which creates a natural air contrast.
Open mouth push the soft palate posteriorly futher compromising the airway.
So Dear ENT Friends, Please do a digital X-ray with mouth open and mouth closed and see yourself the results.
Dr. Ajay Jain, MS (PGI, Chandigarh), DNB
ay Nasopharynx for adenoids is not done with mouth open. Later is only done for X-Ray PNS to see sphenoid
ReplyDeleteDr. Arun Gupta
Haryana
thank u dr.for this information
ReplyDeleteDear Dr. Arun Gupta,
ReplyDeleteyou are right but you could not get what I mean to say. for this, just get x-ray adenoid in both the positions and then compare.
Dr. Ajay jain