#sphenoid sinus

Utility of the Vidian Canal in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Detailed Anatomy and Relationship to the Internal Carotid Artery

World Neurosurg. (2019) 121:e140-e146

OBJECTIVE: To investigate key anatomic features of the vidian canal that have a critical role in planning and performing endoscopic skull base surgeries.

METHODS: We reviewed skull base computed tomographic images of 640 consecutive subjects. Studies were analyzed in axial, coronal and sagittal planes. –

RESULTS: The mean (SD) length of the vidian canal was…

Utility of the Vidian Canal in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Detailed Anatomy and Relationship to the Internal Carotid Artery

World Neurosurg. (2019) 121:e140-e146

OBJECTIVE: To investigate key anatomic features of the vidian canal that have a critical role in planning and performing endoscopic skull base surgeries.

METHODS: We reviewed skull base computed tomographic images of 640 consecutive subjects. Studies were analyzed in axial, coronal and sagittal planes. –

RESULTS: The mean (SD) length of the vidian canal was…

Sphenoid Sinus Disease, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Learn all about sphenoid sinus disease, symptoms, causes, treatment.

Sphenoid sinuses are just behind the skull, above the nasopharynx and just below the pituitary gland. It is difficult to identify diseases in this part because of its location.

The main symptom of sinusitis is a throbbing pain and pressure around the eyeball, which is made worse by bending forwards. Although the sphenoid sinuses…