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Endoscopic anatomy of the sphenoid sinus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Samy Elwany ,
Ibraheim Elsaeid  and
Hossam Thabet
Samy Elwany*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Ibraheim Elsaeid
Affiliation:
Department of Anatomy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Hossam Thabet
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Dr Fakhry Hospital, Alkobar, Saudi Arabia.
*
Address for correspondence: Samy Elwany, M.D., PO Box 267 (Sidi Gaber), Alexandria 21311, Egypt. Fax: +203 4839940
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Abstract

The anatomy of the sphenoid sinus, as it relates to endoscopic sinus surgery, was studied in 93 cadaver heads (186 sphenoid sinuses) using endoscopic dissections as well as sagittal sections. The relationship of the sphenoid sinuses to the carotid artery, optic nerve, floor of sella turcica, as well as other important structures, were verified and discussed. The recesses of the sinus as well as its ostium and accessory septa and crests were described and their clinical importance was discussed. Pertinent measurements were included wherever appropriate.

Keywords

Paranasal sinusesSphenoid sinusAnatomy

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 2 , February 1999 , pp. 122 - 126
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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