Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2014

A Study of Anatomical Variations of Osteomeatal Complex in Correlation with Computed Tomography

Dr. M. Sasirekha, Dr. A. Ashokkumar

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Aim of the study is to understand the anatomical variations in the osteomeatal complex that may affect normal drainage channels, thereby predisposing to chronic sinusitis and certain variations increasing the operative risk and the surgeon should be forwarded about these variations. Sinusitis, a common inflammatory disorder affecting the paranasal sinuses, the diagnosis and treatment of which have undergone revolutionary changes with the advent of modern imaging techniques. Computed tomography taken in the coronal plane with wide window settings shows optimally fine bone defects. For coronal sections, the patient are positioned prone with head hyper extended on the CT scanner bed. The study group consisted of 29 males and 21 females in the age group of 10 - 60 years who presented with symptoms of sinusitis. A precise knowledge of the anatomy of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus is essential for the clinician. Conventional radiography does not permit a detailed study and has now been largely replaced by computed tomography imaging. This gives an anatomical view of the region and their variations that are very often found. The detection of these variations prevents potential hazards essential for the use of current endoscopic surgery techniques. To correctly interpret imaging studies of osteomeatal complex, it is essential to understand the anatomy of lateral nasal wall and its relationship to adjacent structures.

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Dr.M.Sasirekha, Dr.A.Ashokkumar A Study of Anatomical Variations of Osteomeatal Complex in Correlation with Computed Tomography Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.IV, Issue. I

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