| Evaluation of the ethmoid skull-base height prior to endoscopic sinus surgery: a preoperative computed tomography evaluation technique. | |
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PMID: 22253056 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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INTRODUCTION: Iatrogenic ethmoid skull base (ESB) injury during endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a potentially devastating complication. The height of the ESB can vary substantially and should be assessed during preoperative evaluation of the sinus computed tomography (CT) scan. METHODS: The objective of this study is to describe an objective preoperative CT evaluation technique to assist the surgeon in defining the height of the ESB prior to performing ESS. RESULTS: We propose a technique which measures the height of the ESB from a single horizontal mid-orbital line located on a standardized coronal sinus CT image at the level of the anterior ethmoid artery canal. CONCLUSIONS: Utilization of an objective preoperative CT measurement technique may quantify identification of a low ESB and optimize surgical awareness of this potentially dangerous anatomic skull base variation. © 2012 ARS-AAOA, LLC. |
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Luke Rudmik; Timothy L Smith |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-17 |
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Title: International forum of allergy & rhinology Volume: - ISSN: 2042-6984 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101550261 Medline TA: Int Forum Allergy Rhinol Country: - |
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Copyright © 2012 American Rhinologic Society-American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, LLC. |
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Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. |
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