Variations Of Uncinate Process – A C T Scan Study

Dr. Rajashree I; Dr. Rajneesh M

Volume : VI, Issue : II, February - 2016

Variations Of Uncinate Process – A C T Scan Study

Dr. Rajashree I, Dr. Rajneesh M

Abstract :

Accurate information of the anatomical variants of the Uncinate process is critical for clinicians, especially with the advent of functional endoscopic sinus surgery. This study aimed to determine the incidence and morphology of these variations using computed tomography (CT). The anatomical variations of the Uncinate process were studied in 50 Hyderabad patients with clinical suspicion of sinusitis, using CT scan. They were explored in the radiology departments of Government ENT, Koti, Hyderabad and Gandhi Hospital, Musheerabad, Secunderabad . In the present study among the six variants of Uncinate process the Horizontal type – II was encountered to be the most common variant which constitutes 34% and the least common variant to be found was Vertical type – III (7%). Determination of these variations is essential for surgeons before any management or surgical interference.