Evaluation of volume of the sphenoid sinus according to sex,facial type,skeletal class,and presence of a septum: a cone-beam computed tomographic study

We have used cone-beam computed tomographic (CT) images to retrospectivelyevaluate the influence of sex, skeletal class, facial type, and the presence of septa on the volume of the sphenoid sinus in 172 images from 85 men (mean (SD) age 28 (2) years) and 87 women (mean (SD) age 30 (1) years). Skeletal class and facial type were calculated for each patient from multiplanar reconstructions using NemoCeph® software. Volumetric analysis of the sphenoid sinus was made with the help of the ITK-SNAP® 3.4.0 segmentation software, while the presence or absence of septa in the sphenoid sinus was evaluated with the Carestream 3D Imaging® software 3.4.3. We analysed the results using two-way ANOVA, Student’s independent sample t test, and Fisher’s exact test, as appropriate, and probabilities of <0.05 were accepted as significant. Sex (p = 0.0946), facial type (p = 0.790), and skeletal class (p = 0.120) had no significant influence on the volume of the sphenoid sinus, and nor did the volumes of the right and left sphenoid sinuses (p = 0.0923), or the presence of a septum within the sinus (p = 0.330) in its volume.     

经腹腹腔镜下右肾周筋膜解剖研究及其在腹腔镜右肾切除中应用价值

目的通过研究经腹途径腹腔镜下右肾肾周筋膜的分层结构,为腹腔镜筋膜入路右肾切除手术的可行性及安全性提供解剖学依据。方法在国内外学者对肾周筋膜研究的基础上结合CT肾周筋膜的呈现,对经腹途径腹腔镜下肾周筋膜分层结构进行研究,并以此为基础设计好手术的筋膜入路及分离途径并应用于指导经腹腹腔镜下右肾切除术,记录2015年1月至2019年6月来自阳江市中医医院和人民医院的45例患者的术中肾周筋膜观察结果及手术时间、出血及术中术后并发症等。结果经腹途径腹腔镜下肾周间隙周围存在一个潜在连续的由疏松纤维条索填充的无血管层面,这个无血管层面存在于相邻的两层肾周筋膜之间,45例患者均按术前设计的手术路径顺利完成手术,其中42例患者可以很好或较好的保持筋膜完整性的情况下完成分离,2例脓肾患者及1例无功能肾患者由于粘连明显未能保持分离面筋膜完整性,平均手术时间73 min,平均出血50 ml,术后引流管时间2.7 d,术中无肠管及下腔静脉损伤病例,术后无肠漏及严重的继发出血病例,无围手术期死亡病例。结论肾周筋膜的分层结构及肾周间隙周围存在的连续的潜在无血管层面为经腹途径腹腔镜筋膜入路右肾切除有效的解剖依据,经腹腹腔镜下筋膜入路右肾切除是安全可行的,可以让手术更加安全及出血更少。     

A curious lobe

A case of azygos lobe is presented. An azygos lobe is an accessory lobe of the lung that may occasionally be confused with a pathological process such as a bulla, lung abscess or neoplasm. Its pathogenesis is discussed, as are the characteristic x-ray features that enable an accurate diagnosis.     

Images of the respiratory system in ancient Egypt: Trachea,bronchi and pulmonary lobes

Examination of ancient Egyptians’ depictions of the respiratory tract, dating back to the 30th century BC, reveals their awareness of the pulmonary anatomy: reinforced with cartilaginous rings, the trachea is split into two main bronchi, which then enter the lungs (lungs being divided into pulmonary lobes).     

Anatomical study of minor alterations in neonate vocal folds

IntroductionMinor structural alterations of the vocal fold cover are frequent causes of voice abnormalities. They may be difficult to diagnose, and are expressed in different manners. Cases of intracordal cysts, sulcus vocalis, mucosal bridge, and laryngeal micro-diaphragm form the group of minor structural alterations of the vocal fold cover investigated in the present study. The etiopathogenesis and epidemiology of these alterations are poorly known.ObjectiveTo evaluate the existence and anatomical characterization of minor structural alterations in the vocal folds of newborns.Methods56 larynxes excised from neonates of both genders were studied. They were examined fresh, or defrosted after conservation via freezing, under a microscope at magnifications of 25× and 40×. The vocal folds were inspected and palpated by two examiners, with the aim of finding minor structural alterations similar to those described classically, and other undetermined minor structural alterations. Larynges presenting abnormalities were submitted to histological examination.ResultsSix cases of abnormalities were found in different larynges: one (1.79%) compatible with a sulcus vocalis and five (8.93%) compatible with a laryngeal micro-diaphragm. No cases of cysts or mucosal bridges were found. The observed abnormalities had characteristics similar to those described in other age groups.ConclusionAbnormalities similar to sulcus vocalis or micro-diaphragm may be present at birth.     

英护专业英语解剖学名词教学方法初探

具备一定的专业英语能力,是英护专业学生胜任涉外护理工作所必须。很多英语医学名词与解剖学名词直接相关。但英语解剖学名词的记忆一直都是学生的难处。本文从四个方面介绍了如何有效帮助学生提高记忆效果,以与大家共享。     

Le coude microtraumatique

Microtrauma elbow injury requires extensive knowledge of the elbow anatomy and physiology. Moreover, clinical management requires a perfectly planned examination schedule: careful history taking to establish the details and characteristic features of the pain, physical examination to determine passive range of motion, test isometric strength of the elbow, wrist and hand muscles, and palpation of all local anatomic landmarks. Complementary tests (imaging, EMG) are indispensable to orient the clinical care and establish the most appropriate diagnosis.     

Perineal approach to vascular anatomy during transobturator cystocele repair

Objective  To evaluate the risk of vascular injury during transobturator approach of cystocele repair.
Design  Dissection of the obturator area by perineal approach was performed after placement of mesh needles used for cystocele mesh repair.
Setting  Surgery school of Paris.
Population or sample  Twenty obturator regions in ten fresh female cadavers.
Methods  Transperineal dissection of the obturator area was conducted in ten fresh female anatomic subjects after inserting anterior Prolift^® needles.
Main outcome measures  The vascular anatomy of the obturator region was mapped. Distances between needles and vascular structures of the obturator area were measured three times and averaged for each side.
Results  The anterior cannula-equipped needle perforated the gracilis and the adductor brevis muscles. The mean (SD) distance to the anterior obturator vessels was 21.2 (1.6) mm on the right side and 20.4 (1.5) mm on the left. The posterior needle perforated the adductor magnus. Its distance to the posterior division of the obturator vessels was 1.8 (1.0) mm on the right side and 1.1 (0.9) mm on the left.
Conclusions  During mesh cystocele repair by transobturator approach, the posterior obturator vessels division seems at risk of injury during the posterior needle insertion.     

The Location and Contents of the Lateral Ligaments of the Rectum: A Study in Human Soft Cadavers

PURPOSE This study was designed to identify the location of the lateral ligaments of the rectum and to reveal its contents. METHODS From 18 human soft cadavers (9 males), 18 pelves were sagittally sectioned into 36 hemipelvic specimens affording good anatomic view of the lateral aspect of the rectum. All of them were dissected and mobilized by using sharp technique under direct vision by one surgeon to avoid confounding factor. The lateral ligaments of the rectum were identified and the distances from the center of its pelvic attachment to the promontory of sacrum and coccyx were measured. After measurement, they were transected and brought for histologic examination. RESULTS In 36 hemipelvic specimens, 18 lateral ligaments of the rectum were found on the right side of the rectum and 18 were found on the left side. One cadaver had no lateral ligament on the right side and another had two lateral ligaments on the right side 3-cm apart. The location of the lateral ligaments was posterolateral to the rectum. The distance from the lateral ligament to sacral promontory on right side was 8.14 ± 1.82 cm (mean ± standard deviation) and 8.14 ± 1.22 cm on left side. The distances from the lateral ligament to coccyx on the right and left sides were 5.12 ± 1.4 cm and 4.88 ± 1.29 cm, respectively. The content of the lateral ligaments of the rectum consisted of loose connective tissue with cluster of small nerves. No artery was detected in all specimens. The small arterioles and venules were discovered in only four specimens. CONCLUSIONS The lateral ligaments of the rectum were located at posterolateral side of the rectum. They were closer to the coccyx than to the sacral promontory. Its component was loose connective tissue containing multiple small nerves. There was no artery found in any lateral ligaments by histologic study. Small arterioles and venules were detected 11 percent. Presented at the meeting of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dallas, Texas, May 8 to 13, 2004.