A new classification of extensions of the sphenoid sinus of Chinese adult by CT.
- Author:
Xiaohui SUN
;
Zhongbo SHAN
;
Jianping JIA
;
Song DAI
;
Zhiming LIU
;
Yuehong SANG
;
Delong CHANG
;
Yue HOU
;
Wei ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Humans;
Sphenoid Bone;
anatomy & histology;
Sphenoid Sinus;
anatomy & histology;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2015;29(5):425-429
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To examine various pneumatized extensions of the sphenoid sinus of Chinese people.
METHOD:The sphenoid sinus and its surrounding structures were examined from 100 computed tomography images of the sinus. The type of the sphenoid sinus was classified according to the various extensions of the sinus.
RESULT:The type of the sphenoid sinus was classified into the following 6 basic types based on the direction of pneumatization: sphenoid body, lateral, clival, lesser wing, anterior, and combined.
CONCLUSION:The variations in the extensions of pneumatization of the sphenoid sinus may facilitate entry into areas bordering the sphenoid sinus.
