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Three-dimensional study of vestibular anatomy as it relates to the stapes footplate and its clinical implications: an augmented reality development

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 March 2019

P Mukherjee ,
K Cheng  and
I Curthoys
P Mukherjee*
Affiliation:
Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
K Cheng
Affiliation:
Vestibular Research Laboratory, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Australia
I Curthoys
Affiliation:
Vestibular Research Laboratory, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Australia
*
Author for correspondence:Associate Professor Payal Mukherjee, PO Box 1384, Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia E-mail: p.mukherjee@entcaresydney.com.au Fax: +61 2 9475 0220
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Abstract

Background

The anatomy of the membranous labyrinth within the vestibule has direct implications for surgical intervention. The anatomy of the otoliths has been studied, but there is limited information regarding their supporting connective tissue structures such as the membrana limitans in humans.

Methods

One guinea pig and 17 cadaveric human temporal bones were scanned using micro computed tomography, after staining with 2 per cent osmium tetroxide and preservation with Karnovsky's solution, with a resolution from 1 µm to 55 µm. The data were analysed using VGStudio Max software, rendered in three-dimensions and published in augmented reality.

Results

In 50 per cent of ears, the membrana limitans attached directly to the postero-superior part of the stapes footplate. If attachments were present in one ear, they were present bilaterally in 100 per cent of cases.

Conclusion

Micro computed tomography imaging allowed three-dimensional assessment of the inner ear. Such assessments are important as they influence the surgical intervention and the evolution of future innovations.

Keywords

Augmented RealityVirtual RealitySacculeUtricleAnatomyStapes SurgeryMembrana Limitans

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Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 133 , Issue 3 , March 2019 , pp. 187 - 191
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited, 2019 

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Footnotes

Associate Professor P Mukherjee takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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