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Journal of Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2009;10(2):103-108.
Developmental Study of Korean Frontal Sinus by using 3D CT Scan.
In Sik Yun, Dong Kyun Rah
Institue for Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dkrah@yuhs.ac
Abstract
PURPOSE
Although there are many reports on the development of paranasal sinuses, few studies were performed with respect to the frontal sinus with 3D CT, especially in Korean children. In this study, we evaluated the normal development of frontal sinus in Korean children with 3D CT imaging. METHODS: A total of 301 patients under the age of 20 were reviewed retrospectively. Maximal AP(anteroposterior) length, height and width were measured with the aid of computer device. The volume of frontal sinus was also evaluated.
RESULTS
At the age of more than 4, the pneumatization of frontal sinus was detected. Frontal sinus developed continuously and was observed in almost every children at the age of more than 17. The AP length, height, width and volume of frontal sinus were enlarged continuously until the age of 20. And the maximal growth of frontal sinus was observed at puberty. The width and volume of frontal sinus showed high correlation coefficient(r=0.8) relative to height or AP distance.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study may be helpful in the comprehension of normal development of frontal sinus in Korean children.
Keywords: Frontal sinus; Development; 3D CT
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