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Sphenoid sinus: an anatomic and endoscopic study in Asian cadavers.

H K K Tan1, Y K Ong

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore. Henry.Tan.KK@kk.com.sg

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Asian sphenoid sinus anatomy reveals a higher incidence of overriding posterior ethmoid cells. Surgeons must be aware of these variations during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to avoid risks to vital structures like the optic nerve.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Anatomy
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • The sphenoid sinus and surrounding structures present unique anatomical challenges.
  • Understanding Asian sphenoid sinus variations is crucial for surgical safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the detailed anatomy of the sphenoid sinus in Asian cadavers.
  • To identify variations and their implications for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Main Methods:

  • Anatomical and endoscopic study of 48 cadaveric heads (96 sphenoid sinuses).
  • Detailed analysis of sphenoid sinus types, septations, and bulge incidences of adjacent vital structures.

Main Results:

  • Sellar type sphenoid sinus was most common (55%).
  • High incidence of accessory septae (70.8%), carotid artery (67.7%), optic nerve (69.8%), maxillary nerve (61.5%), and vidian nerve (64.6%) bulges.
  • Significantly higher prevalence of overriding ethmoid sinuses in Asian cadavers (47.9%) compared to Western studies.
  • Seven (15%) of these were Onodi positive.

Conclusions:

  • Asian populations exhibit a significantly higher rate of overriding posterior ethmoid cells.
  • These anatomical variations pose risks during FESS, potentially endangering the optic nerve.
  • Surgeons must exercise caution to differentiate between posterior ethmoid cells and the sphenoid sinus during FESS in Asian patients.