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Evaluation of the relationship between sphenoid sinus morphology and area and volume by computed tomography

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Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sphenoid sinus pneumatization types, Onodi cell (OC), internal carotid artery (ICA), optic nerve (ON) on sinus volume and area on computed tomography (CT) images.

Methods

The CT images of 150 patients were evaluated. Sphenoid sinus pneumatization types, OC prevalence, protrusion and dehiscence of ICA and ON, the volume and area were evaluated.

Results

The sinus volume and area were statistically higher in patients with bilateral protrusion of ICA and ON then patients without protrusion of ICA and ON. The mean volume and area of sinus were 9949.4 ± 351.0 mm3 and 4570.9 ± 1604.9 mm2, respectively. The volume and area of sphenoid sinus did not differ significantly between groups with and without OC. The postsellar b type sphenoid sinus had the highest volume, while conchal type has the least volume.

Conclusions

Bilateral protrusion and dehiscence of ICA and bilateral protrusion of ON caused a significant increase in the sphenoid sinus volume and area. The presence of ICA and ON, the pneumatization of the sinus is an anatomical structure that can affect the sinus volume and area. Before the operation, three-dimensional evaluation should be performed to determine whether these structures are bilateral/unilateral and it should be remembered that the sinus volume and area can change.

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The data sets used and analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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All authors contributed to the study’s conception and design. The preparation of the project was done by MS and CAB. Data collection was done by MS. Selecting patient data, evaluating images were done by MS and CAB. Writing publications were done by MS. Making measurements were done by MS and CAB. The final manuscript has been read and approved by all authors.

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Serindere, M., Belgin, C.A. Evaluation of the relationship between sphenoid sinus morphology and area and volume by computed tomography. Oral Radiol 40, 138–147 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-023-00711-9

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