Maxillaryography

Maxillary sinusography is a method of x-ray examination of the paranasal sinuses, which allows you to assess their condition and identify possible pathologies. This method was developed at the beginning of the 20th century and has since become one of the most common methods for diagnosing diseases of the paranasal sinuses.

Maxillary sinusography is carried out using a special device that supplies contrast to the nasal cavity, after which an x-ray is taken. The contrast allows you to see in the image all changes in the paranasal sinuses and their contents.

One of the advantages of maxillary sinusography is that it allows you to detect even small changes in the structure of the paranasal sinuses and their contents, which may not be visible on a regular x-ray. In addition, maxillary sinusography allows you to determine the presence or absence of infection in the paranasal sinuses, which can be important for choosing the right treatment.

However, like any other diagnostic method, maxillary sinusography has its limitations. For example, it may cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting and headache. In addition, this method may not always be available in some medical institutions due to its high cost.

In general, maxillary sinusography can be considered one of the most effective methods for diagnosing diseases of the paranasal sinuses. It allows you to get a more accurate picture of the condition of these organs and choose the right treatment.

Maxillary sinusography is one of the methods of X-ray examination in otorhinolaryngology, based on contrasting the maxillary (maxillary) sinus and paranasal sinuses through natural openings or after artificial dilatation of the nose and its natural openings.

**Basics and technology**

Maxillary sinusography refers to an x-ray examination of the sinus cavity. Procedure technology:

* applying an iodized solution to the mucous membrane; * insertion of thick cotton wool swabs into the nasal passages; * patient positioning; * maneuvering the beams under which the cervical spine is located. X-rays are most informative if a hypertonic solution was previously injected into the patient’s nose. The administration of a medicinal substance is a necessary condition in order to create an optimal background for the image - to obtain contrast between the sinus and the adjacent areas of the bones of the facial skeleton. Thus, air is concentrated in the cavity and other structures are eroded. Indications for Gaimography are determined by the nasal configuration present in a particular clinical situation. It is important to diagnose the following pathologies:

sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinus); scarring of bronchial mucus with impaired discharge; formation of benign or malignant polypous growth; traumatic sinus injuries. The primary diagnosis of pathologies is prescribed in the instructions for use of Sinusography. However, from the point of view of an otolaryngologist, the most important thing when performing a study is to obtain data on the patency of the mucous membrane. If the latter is deformed or has organic damage, the doctor may encounter difficulties in determining a particular pathology. Therefore, maxillary sinusography is usually prescribed in combination with other research methods.