The Prevalence of Incidental Mastoid Opacification and the Need for Intervention: A Meta‐Analysis

Volume: 132, Issue: 2, Pages: 422 - 432
Published: Apr 21, 2021
Abstract
The increasing use of cross-sectional imaging has led to the predicament of incidental mastoid opacification (IMO). We investigated the prevalence of IMO and the clinical need for ENT assessment or intervention when identified.Systematic review and meta-analysis.The PRISMA statement standards were used to search electronic databases including Medline, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science. The selection criteria were mastoid opacification found on...
Paper Details
Title
The Prevalence of Incidental Mastoid Opacification and the Need for Intervention: A Meta‐Analysis
Published Date
Apr 21, 2021
Volume
132
Issue
2
Pages
422 - 432
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