The Relationship Between the Degree of the Mastoid Pneumatization and Mean Platelet Volume
Journal Title: Otolaryngology – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Objectives: To explore the relationships between mean platelet volume (MPV) values and the degree of the mastoid pneumatization. Study Design: A retrospective clinical chart review. Methods: In total, 189 patients (130 females and 59 males; average age, 36.50±15.62 years; age range: 18-65 years) were included in the study. The patients were divided into three groups in terms of the degree of the mastoid pneumatization. The mastoid pneumatization was measured between 0 and 5 cm3 for group A, between 5 and 10 cm3 for group B and 10 cm3 and above for group C, respectively. The MPV values of each groups were compared. Results: The mean mastoid pneumatization in group A, B and C was 3.96±2.72 cm3, 8.93±2.14 cm3 and 11.40±1.36 cm3, respectively. The mean MPV values of group A, B and C were 7.80±1.22 fl, 8.12±1.46 fl and 7.78±1.26 fl, respectively. The mean MPV values did not differ between males and females (p>0.05). The mean mastoid pneumatization was higher in males than in females (p=0.024, p<0.05). The mean MPV values did not differ significantly between the groups (p>0.05). Conclusions: The degree of the mastoid pneumatization did not affect the MPV values. Further studies with larger numbers of patients are needed to evaluate the relationship between the degree of the mastoid pneumatization and MPV values.
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Mustafa Çelik
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- DOI 10.17140/OTLOJ-2-119
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