This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. We often get this question from patients - why do I need an MRI for sinusitis? MRI is often associated with more serious health conditions and is perceived as an expensive diagnostic tool leading to this confusion. We will attempt to throw light on this topic and clear any misunderstandings about the application of MRI for Sinusitis. MRI technology has pushed the standards of diagnostics up by a few bars. Up to this day, MRI is the imaging modality that provides the most information about patients' inner anatomical relations. Using unique presets and intravenous contrast, doctors can reconstruct - in 2D & 3D - all structures inside the body. All the data gathered can be later used in computer-assisted surgery. By detecting not only anatomical features of organs but al...
Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao is a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries.