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Paranasal sinus computed tomography anatomy: a surgeon's perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 September 2011

Y Ramakrishnan ,
I Zammit-Maempel ,
N S Jones  and
S Carrie
Y Ramakrishnan*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
I Zammit-Maempel
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
N S Jones
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
S Carrie
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Yujay Ramakrishnan, c/o Mr Carrie's secretary, ENT Dept, Freeman Hospital, High Heaton, Newcastle NE7 7DN, UK E-mail: yujay.ramakrishnan@gmail.com
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Abstract

Computed tomography scans serve as a critical ‘roadmap’ for functional endoscopic sinus surgery. A systematic evaluation of such scans, and an awareness of any anatomical variants that may modify one's surgical approach, allow one to pre-empt complications. This article describes, from a novice's perspective, two methods of evaluating paranasal sinus computed tomography scans: a quick assessment technique; and a step-wise, operative approach covering radiological features relevant to pre- and peri-operative management.

Keywords

AnatomyParanasal SinusesComputed TomographyPre-Operative Care
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 11 , November 2011 , pp. 1141 - 1147
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2011

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