Anatomical variations in the superior attachment of uncinate process and its association with frontal sinusitis
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: The variation in any one of the component of Ostiomeatal complex causes improper drainage of these sinuses causing chronic sinusitis. Aim: To find out the association between the superior attachment of Uncinate process and frontal sinusitis. Materials and Methods: The CT paranasal sinuses of patients with frontal sinusitis were interpreted to find the superior attachment of uncinate process. The superior attachment of uncinate process is classified as Type 1-Insertion of Uncisnate process into the lamina papyracea, Type 2- Insertion of Uncinate process into the roof of the ethmoid (the skull base) and Type 3- Insertion of Uncinate process into the middle turbinate. The association between the superior attachment of uncinate process and frontal sinusitis were analyzed by using chi square statistical test. Results: A statistically significant association between Type 1 Uncinate process and frontal sinusitis was found (P=0.0093). Conclusion: The superior attachment of uncinate process which alters the frontal sinus drainage may cause the frontal sinusitis.
Authors and Affiliations
Gnanavelraja C, Senthilnathan V, Vijayakumar M, Ramesh M, Rajajeyakumar M, Thirumalai Kolundu Subramanian P, Ismail M
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