Detection of peritonsillar abscess using smartphone-based thermal imaging.

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Detection of peritonsillar abscess using smartphone-based thermal imaging.

Pak J Med Sci. 2017 Mar-Apr;33(2):502-504

Authors: Ban MJ, Nam Y, Park JH

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Smartphone-based thermal imaging was evaluated for its utility in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses.
METHODS: We describe six cases of peritonsillar abscess in which computed tomography and thermography scans of the neck were performed prior to surgery.
RESULTS: Open-mouth thermal photographic images were obtained preoperatively from patients, and asymmetric hot spots with significantly higher temperatures in the peritonsillar area were identified as abscesses.
CONCLUSIONS: This new portable smartphone-based thermal imaging technique may be useful in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses.

PMID: 28523065 [PubMed - in process]

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