Head and neck ultrasound training improves the diagnostic performance of otolaryngology residents.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Surgeon-performed head and neck ultrasound (US) is increasingly used among otolaryngologists in office-based and surgical settings. However, it is unknown how formal US training affects otolaryngology residents' diagnostic workup of patients with cervical pathology. This study examined how a formal US course for residents affected their outpatient clinic US performance and diagnostic accuracy.

Methods

We conducted a randomized cross-over trial, where 13 otolaryngology residents participated in a 6-h formal US course. Participants were randomized to perform head and neck US on four patient cases before and after completing the course. Eight patients with and without neck pathology were invited to participate as test cases. The ultrasound examinations were video reco

SUBMITTER: Warm JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10866603 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature