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Norwegian Society of ORL-HNS

Avoid the use of X-ray in the evaluation of nasal fractures

22. JULI 2025

Rationale:

X-ray should not be used in the assessment of nasal fractures, as it provides limited diagnostic value. 

Reference:

  • Edward Westfall, Benton Nelson, Dominic Vernon, et al. Nasal bone fractures and the use of radiographic imaging: An otolaryngologist perspective. Am J Otolaryngol. 2019. Article in press