Detection of peritonsillar abscess using smartphone-based thermal imaging
Authors
Myung Jin Ban ; Yunyoung Nam ; Jae Hong Park
Citation
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol.33(2) : 502-504, 2017-04
Journal Title
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue Date
2017-04
Keywords
Peritonsillar abscess ; Smartphone ; Thermography
Abstract
Objective: Smartphone-based thermal imaging was evaluated for its utility in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses.
Methods: We describe six cases of peritonsillar abscess in which computed tomography and thermography scans of the neck were performed prior to surgery.
Results: Open-mouth thermal photographic images were obtained preoperatively from patients, and asymmetric hot spots with significantly higher temperatures in the peritonsillar area were identified as abscesses.
Conclusions: This new portable smartphone-based thermal imaging technique may be useful in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses.