CT Temporal Bone Anatomical Variations | Clinical Trial

Key information

Conditions

Temporal Bone Abnormalities

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

The temporal bone has a difficult anatomical structure for otologists and radiologists.In addition to its anatomical complexity, variations in the three-dimensional relationships of structures within the temporal bone need additional attention. The assessment of these relationships is of primary importance in diagnosis, treatment planning, and preoperative management. High-resolution computed tomography (CT) helps locate the anatomical structures within the temporal bone. Preoperative knowledge of the courses of vascular structures within and neighboring the temporal bone is of primary importance. If not detected preoperatively, variations in the localizations of the vascular structures may lead to disastrous consequences during surgery. The surgically important positions of the vascular structures that are generally accepted as normal variants are, High-resolution CT has made it possible for clinicians to study middle- and inner-ear pathology before undertaking surgery. This is particularly useful when the disease has altered the anatomy, resulting in complications such as a lateral canal fistula and facial canal or tegmen erosion there have been several studies reporting the value of high-resolution CT for investigations of cholesteatoma, temporal bone tumors, and congenital anomalies studies on the prevalence of normal anatomical variations of the temporal bone as the use of high-resolution CT imaging for temporal bone investigations is now widespread, it is necessary for the investigating otologist to be aware of common anatomical variations and their clinical implications

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All adult patients presented with any middle ear pathology indicated for temporal bone radiological evaluation and were willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

1- patients with temporal bone neoplastic disorders distorting normal temporal bone anatomy.

2- Extensive trauma to the temporal bone 3- Patients with congenital anomalies and craniofacial disproportions 4- Patients with mastoid surgery 5- Patients in whom radiological evaluation is contraindicated

Treatment and study plan

CT

Radiation

Patients with unilateral ear pathology will be randomly assigned to do CT temporal bone, The presence of five variants was determined. These variants were: a high dehiscent jugular bulb, an anteriorly located sigmoid sinus, a deep sinus tympani, an enlarged cochlear aqueduct, and an enlarged internal auditory meatus (IAM). A GE LightSpeed 16, four-slice, helical CT scanner (Fairfield, Connecticut, USA) was used for all patients. The scan parameters were as follows: 1 mm slices, smart Ma (50-250 Ma), 120 kV, 0.8-second rotation time, 0.562:1 pitch factor, and 5.62 mm rotation speed. All scans covered an area from 1 cm inferior to the mastoid tip to 1 cm superior to the petrous temporal bone.

Primary outcomes

Radiological evaluation of the anatomical variations of the Temporal bone

Time frame: Baseline

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of normal variations of temporal bone anatomy on high-resolution CT imaging and discuss their clinical importance This study aimed to identify the prevalence of normal variations of temporal bone anatomy on high-resolution CT imaging and discuss their clinical importance This study aimed to identify the prevalence of normal variations of temporal bone anatomy on high-resolution CT imaging and discuss their clinical importance

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Mohamed Abdelhai Elhussieny

CONTACT

+2001067485885

Nihal Kamal Sayed, Resident

CONTACT

[email protected]

+2001101987694

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated: Sep 19, 2024

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