Diagnostic accuracy of Ultrasound B scan using 10 MHz linear probe in ocular trauma; Results from a high burden country

Abstract

Objective: To study the diagnostic accuracy of Ultrasound B scan using 10 MHz linear probe in ocular trauma.

Methods: A total of 61 patients with 63 ocular injuries were assessed during July 2013 to January 2014. All patients were referred to the department of Radiology from Emergency Room since adequate clinical assessment of the fundus was impossible because of the presence of opaque ocular media. Based on radiological diagnosis, the patients were provided treatment (surgical or medical). Clinical diagnosis was confirmed during surgical procedures or clinical follow-up.

Results: A total of 63 ocular injuries were examined in 61 patients. The overall sensitivity was 91.5%, Specificity was 98.87%, Positive predictive value was  87.62 and Negative predictive value  was 99%.

Conclusion: Ultrasound B-scan is a sensitive, non invasive and rapid way of assessing intraocular damage caused by blunt or penetrating eye injuries.

doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.322.9241

How to cite this:Shazlee MK, Ali M, Ahmed MS, Hussain A, Hameed K, Lutfi IA, Khan MT. Diagnostic accuracy of Ultrasound B scan using 10 MHz linear probe in ocular trauma; Results from a high burden country. Pak J Med Sci. 2016;32(2):385-388.   doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.322.9241

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