Recent Advances in Otologic Radiology

THE RADIOLOGICAL examination of the temporal bone has been the object of much recent attention. The impetus for this renewed interest has been the tremendous strides made in surgical approaches and treatment of diseases of the temporal bone. As our surgical skill has enabled us to reach further and further into the confines of the temporal bone, it has been imperative that more complete and accurate evaluation be obtained preoperatively. The temporal bone sitting in the base of the skull must be evaluated not only for disease within its own confines, but also within the surrounding bony and soft tissue structures. It is, therefore, necessary to use several skillfully applied techniques to have complete and accurate evaluation of pathological process in this area. Conventional X-Rays Conventional x-ray examinations are basic for evaluation of the temporal bone. High quality conventional films are as necessary as an accurate pure tone audiogram. Since