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MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897
Volume 1, Issue 8, June 2014 pp 399-401
Research Article
Anatomical variations in the superior attachment of uncinate process and its association with frontal sinusitis
Gnanavelraja C1, Senthilnathan V2, Vijayakumar M3, Ramesh M4, Rajajeyakumar M5,
Thirumalai Kolundu Subramanian P6, Ismail M7
{1Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy} {2Associate Professor, 4Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology}
{3Assistant Professor, Department of ENT} {5Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology} {6Professor and HOD, Department of Medicine} 7Research Co-ordinator, Chennai Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Irungalur- 621 105, Trichy, Tamilnadu, INDIA.
Academic Editor : Dr. Bhanap P. L.
Introduction: The variation in any one of the component of Ostiomeatal complex causes improper drainage of these sinuses causing chronic sinusitis. Aim: To find out the association between the superior attachment of Uncinate process and frontal sinusitis. Materials and Methods: The CT paranasal sinuses of patients with frontal sinusitis were interpreted to find the superior attachment of uncinate process. The superior attachment of uncinate process is classified as Type 1-Insertion of Uncisnate process into the lamina papyracea, Type 2- Insertion of Uncinate process into the roof of the ethmoid (the skull base) and Type 3- Insertion of Uncinate process into the middle turbinate. The association between the superior attachment of uncinate process and frontal sinusitis were analyzed by using chi square statistical test. Results: A statistically significant association between Type 1 Uncinate process and frontal sinusitis was found (P=0.0093). Conclusion: The superior attachment of uncinate process which alters the frontal sinus drainage may cause the frontal sinusitis.
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