Computerized tomography for Normal anatomical variations of maxillary sinus septa in patients at department of radiology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Science, Bhuj, Gujarat, India

Dr. Rajendra Shah

Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

Computerized tomography for Normal anatomical variations of maxillary sinus septa in patients at department of radiology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Science, Bhuj, Gujarat, India

Dr. Rajendra Shah

Abstract :

Aim: The maxillary sinus is the largest paranasal sinus and represents a complex anatomical structure with significant inter–individual variation. Computerized Tomography (CT) in the assessment of the maxillary sinus yields much more information. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence, number and location of maxillary sinus septa using CT. Materials and Methods: One hundred and Twenty eight (78 males and 50 females), between 1877 years, with normal maxillary sinus CT anatomy, from head CT scans carried out at the Radiology Department Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical science, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India. over a period of 6 years, were studied. Head CT scans were obtained from the local data base of the CT machine and back up compact disc from the CT liary. Films were viewed on the computer monitor. Septa were identified as bony projections from the sinus walls into its cavity on axial and coronal slides. Results: In this study, septa were present in 14.59% males sinuses, while in females, 11.22% had septa. The overall prevalence of maxillary sinus septa was 25.5%. Conclusion: Maxillary sinus septa appear common and are capable of complicating sinus memane surgeries. CT may be useful in surgical evaluation and planning