Abstract: The lateral wall of nasal cavity of the human body shows wide variations. Familiarity with the variations in sinonasal anatomy is a prerequisite for safe and effective surgical treatment of sinonasal disease. In this study nasal endoscope was used in conjunction with cadaveric sagittal section of head to locate the accessory maxillary ostia. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of occurrence and location of accessory maxillary ostia by both nasal endoscopy & cadaveric dissection. A total of 50 patients with chronic sinusitis were studied by nasal endoscope and the anatomical variations of ostiomeatal complex were identified, data collected and photographed. Accessory maxillary ostia were present in 22% of subjects. In view of these variations, anatomic knowledge is essential for safe and effective endoscopic sinus surgery.
Keyword: Paranasal sinuses; accessory maxillary ostium; variations; nasal endoscopy.
Title: Anatomical Study of Accessory Maxillary Ostia and Its Surgical Importance
Author: Bharathi.D, Komala.B, Reshma Sharath
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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