Aplasia of Frontal Sinus: CT Study.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-175347
ABSTRACT
Aim:
The paranasal sinuses are subject to large variety of lesions. Congenital malformations and normal anatomic variations are important in this region To find out prevalence of frontal sinus aplasia in normal healthy population and to discuss its clinical importance. Materials andMethods:
A cross-sectional analysis is performed on CT scans of head & neck region of patients visiting Radio-diagnosis Department of Era’s Lucknow Medical College.Results:
Frontal sinus aplasia was observed in 6.6% of target population.Conclusion:
It is important for surgeons to be aware of variations in sinuses that may predispose patients to increased risk of intraoperative complications and help avoid possible complications and improve success of management strategies.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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