High resolution computed tomography of the osseous external auditory canal: 1. Normal anatomy

C. Virapongse, M. Sarwar, C. Sasaki, E. L. Kier

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Abstract

This study of 34 normal ears was conducted in order to define more precisely the normal computed tomographic (CT) anatomy of the osseous external auditory canal. Great variability was found in canal configuration and its relationship to the temporal squama. The understanding of normal CT appearance of the various fissures along the anterior wall of the external canal is important to avoid mistaking fissures for fractures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)486-492
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of computer assisted tomography
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1983

Keywords

  • Computed tomography
  • Ear
  • Temporal bone

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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