Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Skull Base, cilt.11, sa.SUPPL. 1, ss.10, 2001 (Scopus)
The carotid artery, cochlea and the facial nerve are the most vulnerable structures within the temporal bone. Displaying these structures and their relations with one another should be considered in choosing the most appropriate skull base approach. The axial computed tomography images can show us the dehiscences within the horizontal segment of the carotid artery canal and the relation of the petrous carotid artery to the cochlea. In this study, 24 dry temporal bones, 12 cadaver specimens, and the computed tomography images were examined. The distances between petrous carotid artery, foramen spinosum, and ovale and cochlea were measured. We aimed to present the relationships of the internal carotid artery with the surrounding structures such as the foramen ovale, foramen spinosum, greater petrosal nerve, tensor tympani muscle, auditory tube, and the cochlea. Furthermore, the comparative CT images will be helpful to accurately plan the preoperative strategy.