Status of the Uncinate process in patients with sinusitis in a south Indian population- CT scan assisted anatomical and clinical study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Dentistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: The Anatomical variations in the Uncinate process may alter the sinus outflow tract causing sinusitis. Aim: To find out the status of superior attachment of uncinate process and it variations with age and gender. Materials and Methods: The Patients with symptoms of sinusitis who were willing to take CT scan for paranasal sinuses were included and images were analyzed, The superior attachment of Uncinate process is classified as Type 1-Insertion of Uncinate process into the lamina papyracea, Type 2- Insertion of Uncinate process into the roof of the ethmoid (the skull base), Type 3- Insertion of Uncinate process into the middle turbinate. The data were interpreted by using the chi square statistical test. Results: Type 1 uncinate process is the most common type found and second most common type is the Type 2 in all age group and both sexes. Conclusion: A detailed knowledge about the anatomical variations in the Uncinate process is essential for the surgeons to avoid intra operative complications and for the Radiologist to interpret the CT Scan images.
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Gnanavelraja C, Senthilnathan V. , Vijayakumar M. , Rajajeyakumar M, Thirumalai Kolundu Subramaniam
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