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The cochlear-carotid interval: anatomic variation and potential clinical implications.

R J Young1, D R Shatzkes, J S Babb

  • 1Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.

AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|August 16, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The cochlear-carotid interval (CCI) varies significantly, with some patients having no bone separating the cochlea and carotid artery. This anatomical variation may be linked to hearing loss and is crucial for safe cochlear implant surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • A temporal bone CT identified a rare case of absent bone between the petrous internal carotid artery and the cochlea.
  • This finding prompted an investigation into the typical measurements of this anatomical region, termed the cochlear-carotid interval (CCI).

Observation:

  • 30 temporal bone CT scans were analyzed to measure the bony interval between the cochlea and the petrous internal carotid artery canal.
  • Measurements were taken by two independent observers using electronic calipers on coronal CT images.

Findings:

  • The cochlear-carotid interval (CCI) exhibited wide variation among patients, ranging from 0.0 mm to 5.0 mm.
  • No significant association was found between CCI and patient age, nor were there significant differences between observers or sides.

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Implications:

  • A small or absent CCI may be associated with mid-tone sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Preoperative assessment of the CCI is vital to prevent inadvertent carotid canal penetration during cochlear implant surgery.