Mastoid Obliteration: A surgical technique that fills the mastoid cavity to prevent the formation of a space that can harbor disease. Canal Wall Up (CWU): A surgical technique that preserves the ...
Computed tomography (CT) indicated an asymmetrically enlarged fallopian canal in the labyrinthine segment of the facial nerve and a cystic lesion in the tympanic cavity. Magnetic resonance imaging ...
The mastoidectomy cavity and the orifice of the internal auditory canal were sealed by bone wax (Knochenwachs; B. Braun Surgical, S.A., Barcelona, Spain) to prevent heat dissipation. Cone-beam ...
Background Venous pulsatile tinnitus (PT) can be caused by the perception of blood flow through the mastoid emissary vein (MEV). However, the causal relationship of this anomaly has not been ...
The third study by Groth et al, [1] a multicenter retrospective study from Sweden enrolling 577 acute mastoiditis cases, examined hospital stay and complications, namely subperiosteal abscess and ...
The middle ear is a small cavity that contains 3 small bones: the hammer (malleus), the anvil (incus ... One part of the temporal bone is called the mastoid bone. It is the lumpy bit you can feel ...
Pulsatile tinnitus (PT) is a challenging diagnostic condition arising from various vascular, neoplastic, and systemic disorders. Non-invasive imaging is essential for identifying underlying causes ...
This action decreases pressure and increases the space in the thoracic cavity, allowing your lungs to expand as you inhale. When the diaphragm relaxes, your chest cavity becomes smaller and your lungs ...
There are two pleura, one for each lung. Each pleura is a single membrane that folds back on itself to form two layers. The space between the membranes (called the pleural cavity or intrapleural space ...