The role of agger nasi air cells in patients requiring revision endoscopic frontal sinus surgery.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the association of agger nasi air cell disease with frontal rhinosinusitis, assessed by computed tomography (CT), in patients who require revision functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). METHODS: We prospectively collected data on patients undergoing revision FESS at a tertiary care medical center over an 18-month period. Sinus CT scans were graded as per Lund-Mackay. Frontal sinus findings on CT scan were correlated with the presence or absence of disease in agger nasi air cells. RESULTS: Eighty patients underwent revision FESS in an 18-month period. A total of 160 sides were evaluated by sinus CT scan with agger nasi being present in all but 11 sides (93%). One patient did not have a pneumatized frontal sinus on 1 side and so 148 sides were available for study. Frontal sinus disease was present in 119 and absent in 29 sides. The average CT grade of patients with frontal rhinosinusitis was 8.4 while it was only 3.0 in patients without frontal rhinosinusitis (P = 0.000). Agger nasi air cell disease was present in only 3 of 29 (10%) sides in patients without frontal rhinosinusitis and was present in all 119 (100%) sides of patients with frontal rhinosinusitis (P = 0.0000). CONCLUSION: Agger nasi air cells are a common anatomic feature, present in 93% of our patients. Agger nasi air cell disease correlates strongly with frontal sinus disease as assessed by sinus CT scan in patients undergoing revision FESS. In addition, frontal sinus disease correlates with the severity of overall sinus disease as determined by sinus CT scan.     

Comparison of frontal pneumatization patterns between Koreans and Caucasians.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of specific frontal recess cells in Korean and Caucasian populations; to evaluate and compare the relationship between anterior skull base length and frontal recess pneumatization in these two populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Frontal recess anatomy was studied with high resolution sinus CT scans obtained in 60 Korean adults and 41 Caucasian adults. None of the subjects had a history of frontal sinus disease or trauma. The anterior cranial base length (ACBL, distance between the nasion and center of the pituitary fossa) and anterior ethmoid length (AEL, distance between the nasion and upper attachment of basal lamella) was also measured on each side. RESULTS: Supraorbital ethmoid cells were more common in Caucasians whereas suprabullar cells and recessus terminalis were more common in Koreans. The prevalence of some frontal recess pneumatization patterns (specifically supraorbital ethmoid cell, suprabullar cell, and recessus terminalis) were more commonly associated with race rather than with ACBL or AEL. CONCLUSION: Frontal recess pneumatization patterns differ in the Korean and Caucasian adult populations. Because corresponding differences in skull base length were not identified, these differences seem likely to reflect other factors. Such information has clinical significance for frontal recess surgery in these patient populations.     

3D computed tomographic analysis of frontal recess anatomy in patients without frontal sinusitis.

OBJECTIVE: Describe frontal sinus pneumatization in patients with no history of frontal sinus disease. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: All 1-mm axial sinus CT scans performed from 2001 through 2003 were eligible for review on a CBYON Suite workstation (CBYON, Mountain View, CA). Exclusion criteria included frontal sinusitis, sinonasal polyposis, age < 18 years, sinus malignancy, fibroosseous lesions, maxillofacial trauma, congenital anomaly, and sinus surgery. RESULTS: A total of 50 patients met the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of each structure was: agger nasi cell (89%), type 1 frontal cell (37%), type 2 frontal cell (19%), type 3 frontal cell (8%), type 4 frontal cell (0%), supraorbital ethmoid cell (62%), suprabullarcell (15%), frontal bullar cell (9%), interfrontal septal cell (14%), and recessus terminalis (22%). CONCLUSIONS: This study describes frontal pneumatization in patients without a history of conditions that influence frontal pneumatization. The results characterize normal frontal recess/sinus pneumatization patterns.     

Frameless computer-aided surgery system for revision endoscopic sinus surgery

To increase the intraoperative safety factor and to acquire anatomic assistance during revision endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS), we used an optical computer-aided surgery (CAS) system that we developed collaboratively in Bern, Switzerland. During 1 year, 25 RESSs were performed with CAS: recurrent polyposis (n = 20), recurrent frontal recess stenosis (n = 3), and recurrent frontal recess stenosis with mucocele (n = 2). These patients were compared with a control group of 10 patients undergoing RESS without CAS. The same surgeon (M.C.) performed all operations, and there were no minor or major complications in either group. The clinical inaccuracy of our system is between 0.5 and 2 mm with paired-point and surface matching. The navigation system is an important aid to surgeons in identifying anatomic landmarks that are typically difficult to visualize in this type of surgery, thus reducing the stress placed on the surgeon.     

Computed tomographic and endoscopic analysis of supraorbital ethmoid cells.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to look at the incidence of supraorbital ethmoid cells (SOEC) in normal Chinese subjects by using spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning. In addition, subjects with chronic rhinosinusitis with SOEC were reviewed for endoscopic analysis. METHODS: A total of 202 normal Chinese subjects underwent spiral CT. Meanwhile, a retrospective review of patients who had undergone endoscopic sinus surgery over a 1-year period was conducted. RESULTS: SOEC showed an incidence of 5.4% (22 sides), and all of them arose from the anterior ethmoid cells. On coronal CT, an SOEC might give the appearance of multiple frontal sinuses, type III frontal cells, suprabullar cells, frontal bullar cells, interfrontal septal cells, or that there was a septation present within the frontal sinus. Meanwhile, 11 chronic rhinosinusitis patients with 12 SOEC were identified. CONCLUSION: A thorough knowledge of endoscopic anatomy and CT of the frontal recess and various fronto-ethmoid cells were required for safe dissection of the SOEC and frontal ostium.     

面神经的角神经解剖学研究

目的 了解面神经的角神经解剖位置,为皱眉肌、降眉肌及降眉间肌去神经化手术寻找最佳入路提供安全保证.方法 对10具(20侧)成人新鲜尸头标本行甲醛血管灌注固定后.在10倍手术放大镜下显微解剖,寻找面神经颧支与颊支的分支,确定角神经,观察其与周围血管的位置关系,并追踪角神经到皱眉肌、降眉肌及降眉间肌的入肌点,照像留存.结果 ①按照角神经的形成及分支将角神经分为Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ型.颊支形成复杂的吻合网后又开始形成集中向内眦方向走行,形成单一的角神经,并接收从眼轮匝肌中穿出的颧支,称为角神经Ⅰ型(20%,4/20侧);颊支吻合网与颧支吻合网在"四肌间隙"中形成1支角神经,称角神经Ⅱ型(20%,4/20侧);在"四肌间隙"中形成角神经为上下2支时,称为角神经Ⅲ型(60%,12/20侧).②3种类型的角神经在下眶部都走行于眼轮匝肌支持韧带的下方,在内眦部走行于眼轮匝肌支持韧带的内侧,并与内眦血管伴行.③角神经在内眦韧带水平上方2.19～4.28 mm即有分支进入降眉肌或降眉间肌.角神经有反折支进入上唇鼻翼提肌,最上入肌点距内眦角下方垂直距离为6.89～9.38 mm.结论 在内眦水平线上方2.19 mm至下方6.89 mm的范围内、眼轮匝肌支持韧带的内侧,对角神经进行失神经手术,是最佳的手术入路.     

MR imaging of variants of the superior labral-bicipital complex and SLAP lesions

In the detection of SLAP (superior labral anterior to posterior) lesions of the shoulder MR arthrography shows a significantly higher sensitivity compared with conventional MR techniques and therefore, represents the method of choice in diagnostic imaging of the superior labral-bicipital complex. On the basis of morphological criteria it mostly allows distinction of traumatic lesions and anatomic variants of the superior labrum and the biceps anchor as well as classification of detected SLAP lesions (types 1-4 according to Snyder). However, the differentiation of a SLAP type 2 lesion and a sublabral recess can be very difficult, even if all distinction criteria are considered.     

Study of some "intrinsic risk factors" that can enhance an iatrogenic injury of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates some "intrinsic risk factors" for a surgical injury of the external branch of superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) based on its anatomic relationship with the thyroid gland. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Seventy-two neck dissections were performed in 36 fresh human adult cadavers. Every EBSLN was dissected and categorized using Cernea's classification. All data regarding gender, ethnicity, stature, side of the neck, and volume of hemi thyroid were collected and statistically analyzed by the chi(2)-test and analysis of variance. RESULTS: Although no statistical differences were observed between genders (P = 0.3770), ethnicities (P = 0.9780) or sides of the neck (P = 0.2523), statistical significance was reached regarding the nerve type when the groups were divided by stature (P = 0.0006) and glandular volume (P = 0.0007). CONCLUSION: Individual stature and volume of the hemi thyroid gland are probably involved in risk of the surgical EBSLN injury. SIGNIFICANCE: Surgeons should be aware of these anatomic findings in order to obtain a good voice-related outcome in the thyroidectomies.     

The morphometric and cephalometric study of anterior cranial landmarks for surgery.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to determine reliable bony landmarks for the anterior skull base and to standardize some specific dimensions among the frontal sinus and neighboring structures for safe anterior cranial surgery. METHODS: The study consisted of a topographical anatomic examination and cephalometric analysis of the skull. Thirty adult skulls (60 sides) were studied regarding the localization and dimensions of the supraorbital foramen (SOF), frontal sinus (FS), frontozygomatic fissure, infraorbital foramen, anterior nasal spine, and nasion. Differences between the measurement of skulls and cephalograms were analyzed by Student's t test. The Pearson correlation test was used for statistical analysis of the cephalogram. RESULTS: Examination of the 60 sides of the bony heads revealed that the shape of the SOF was a foramen in 25 sides (41%), a notch in 29 sides (49%), and a groove in 6 sides (10%). A total of 20 (33%) SOFs were inside the FS and the mean distance was 6.3+1.34 mm from the lateral border of the sinus, 27 (45%) of SOFs were outside of the FS and the mean distance was 8.8+2.01 mm, and 13 (22%) of SOFs were at the border of the FS. According to our measurements the medial border of the craniotomy should be placed approximately 43 mm lateral to the nasion to avoid entering into the frontal sinus. CONCLUSION: To plan and to decide the convenient and safe anterior midline skull base approach and to avoid postoperative complications, bony landmarks and anatomic measurements around the SOF and FS will be helpful for the surgeon to constitute a simplification of topographic anatomy.     

腹直肌肌皮瓣的动脉分布及其在乳房再造中的意义

目的 探讨腹直肌肌皮瓣与血供的关系,为肌皮瓣的再划分及乳房再造提供理论基础.方法 用大体解剖、血管X线造影方法对60侧尸体腹直肌进行观测.结果 腹壁上动脉(superiorepigastric artery,SEA)和腹壁下动脉(inferior epigastrie artery,IEA)在腹直肌内,纵行于肌后方,根据X线造影所见其终末分支多呈螺旋状,在脐上方互相吻合,穿支到达腹直肌表面皮肤.其中腹壁下动脉在脐周围发出的穿支较粗,较腹壁上动脉在肌皮瓣分布较广.在肌内的动脉分支分布可分为3种类型:Ⅰ支型(SEA 26.5%,IEA 34.6%)在X线造影显示肌内有1条动脉主干.Ⅱ支型(SEA64.7%,IEA 48.1%)在肌内有2条主要分支.Ⅲ支型(SEA 8.8%,IEA 17.3%)在肌内显示3条主要分支.根据解剖学研究提示,SEA、IEA在腹直肌内多数分为2支或2支以上主要分支(SEA73.5%,IEA 65.4%).结论 腹直肌肌皮瓣按其动脉分支特点可分为几个部分,为部分分离转移,保持肌功能提供血管解剖基础.     

Revision endoscopic frontal sinus surgery with surgical navigation.

BACKGROUND: Revision surgery of the frontal sinus remains one of the most difficult operations for the endoscopic surgeon. Most agree that knowledge and recognition of its complex anatomy and sparing of frontal recess mucosa are keys to a successful operation. The use of surgical navigation systems may allow for more precise dissections and greater rates of frontal recess patency. METHODS: Retrospective review of all patients undergoing revision endoscopic frontal sinus surgery with surgical navigation was performed with a minimum 24-month follow-up. RESULTS: Sixty-seven patients underwent revision endoscopic frontal sinus surgery with surgical navigation. The average follow-up was 32 months. Fifty-eight (86.6%) had a patent frontal recess and significant subjective improvement in symptoms. No patient underwent external frontal sinus obliteration, and there were no major complications. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic techniques with surgical navigation are effective in revision frontal sinus cases. The dissection of remnant agger nasi, obstructing frontal and supraorbital cells are necessary to widen the anterior-posterior as well as the medial-lateral dimensions of the recess. Computer navigational systems appear to serve as a valuable adjunct in preoperative planning and safe intraoperative dissection.     

Micro-anatomical study of the carotid cave

Summary The surgical treatment of aneurysms located in the carotid cave is often hazardous and difficult. We studied the micro-anatomy of the carotid cave and its neighbourhood by microscopic observation and histological examination using 50 sides from 25 autopsy cases. The carotid caves were found in 34 out of the 50 sides (68%) examined and were usually located in the posteromedial aspect of the carotid dural ring. They were classified into three types according to the topographic micro-anatomy: the slit-type (17/50, 34%) which showed a small, thin recess of the dura mater with fine connective tissue loosely adhered to the carotid wall; the pocket-type (12/50, 24%) which had a definite dural pouch with the apex attached to the vessel wall; and the mesh-type (5/50, 10%) which formed a slit- or pocket-type dural cave covered with a mesh-like dural roof. The remaining 16 sides (32%) showed tight dural attachment without any caval structure around the dural ring. The posteromedial portion of the carotid dural ring had no contact with any bony structure, and this distinct anatomical feature thus appear to facilitate the formation of the carotid cave. Furthermore, the availability of this potential space and the closely situated origin of the superior hypophyseal artery as well as the haemodynamic effect of the internal carotid artery may allow the development of the carotid cave aneurysm.     

The Correlation between Variation of Labral Attachment and Lesions of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears

Objective

There was no universally accepted classification system that describes LHBT lesions as a type of its' pathology in patients with shoulder pain. This study aimed to determine the correlation of anatomic variants of glenoid labrum attachment of long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) and to assess their association, if any, with its lesions in rotator cuff tear (RCT) patients.

Methods

All RCT patients from January 2016 to December 2019 were assessed arthroscopically to classify the LHBT labrum attachment according to its' anatomical location. A simplified classification was created to describe the LHBT as normal, tendinitis, subluxation or dislocation, partial tear and superior labral tear from anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion beyond type II The RCT were classified as three types as partial, small to medium and large to massive. The correlation of variants of LHBT labral attachment with type of LHBT lesions in different RCT groups was evaluated.

Results

In total, 669 patients were included for evaluation. The attachment of the LHBT was entirely posterior in 23 shoulders (3.4%), posterior-dominant in 81 shoulders (12.1%), and equal in 565 shoulders (84.4%). In equal distribution LHBT attachment group, age > 60 (odds ratio: 2.928, P < 0.001) and size of RCT (P < 0.001) were significant risk factors of LHBT lesions. In the analysis of all patients, comparing with the partial thickness rotator cuff tear (PTRCT), the odds ratio of small to medium RCT and large to massive RCT was 2.398 and 6.606 respectively. In addition, age > 60 (odds ratio: 2.854, P < 0.001) and size of RCT (P < 0.001) were significant risk factors of LHBT lesions. In posterior dominant group, size of RCT was a significant risk factor of LHBT lesions but not any others (P < 0.001). In entirely posterior group, no risk factor of LHBT lesions was found. It showed that the variation of LHBT attachment was not a significant risk factor of LHBT lesions in rotator cuff repaired patients (p = 0.075).

Conclusions

There are three types of LHBT labrum attachment in RCT patients on arthroscopic observation. 84.4% were equal distribution of LHBT attachment on glenoid labrum, followed by posterior-dominant (12.1%) and entirely posterior type (3.4%) in present study. Although the variation of LHBT attachment was not a significant risk factor of LHBT lesion in rotator cuff repaired(RCR) patients, there were different risk factors among three LHBT labral attachment types. In RCR patients, age > 60 and RCT size were significant risk factors of LHBT lesions.     

旋肩胛动脉升支的解剖学研究

为明了旋肩胛动脉升支的解剖，在２０例尸体４０侧行旋肩胛动脉血管造影观察，发现旋肩胛动脉浅支的分支升、横、降三支的出现率均为１００％。其中升支的出现情况可分为三种类型：Ｉ型，由旋肩胛动脉主干发出，４例４侧，占１０％。Ⅱ型，由旋肩胛动脉浅支分出，２０例３６侧，占９０％。Ⅲ型，升支为两支型，１０例１２侧，占３０％。并发现升支自发出后向内上方斜行，达到或超过肩胛岗，与肩胛上动脉、颈横动脉、胸肩峰动脉的分支形成丰富的岗上血管网，为临床上设计超过肩胛岗以上的肩胛皮瓣提供了解剖学依据。     

旋肩胛动脉升支的解剖学研究

为明了旋肩胛动脉升支的解剖,在20例尸体40侧行旋肩胛动脉血管造影观察,发现旋肩胛动脉浅支的分支升、横、降三支的出现率均为100%。其中升支的出现情况可分为三种类型:Ⅰ型,由旋肩胛动脉主干发出,4例4侧,占10%。Ⅱ型,由旋肩胛动脉浅支分出,20例36侧,占90%。Ⅲ型,升支为两支型,10例12侧,占30%。并发现升支自发出后向内上方斜行,达到或超过肩胛岗,与肩胛上动脉、颈横动脉、胸肩峰动脉的分支形成丰富的岗上血管网,为临床上设计超过肩胛岗以上的肩胛皮瓣提供了解剖学依据。     

Superior facet syndrome--findings on metrizamide CT myelography

Sciatica caused by root entrapment in the lateral recess was named superior facet syndrome by Epstein in 1972. Few reports on this subject based on large numbers of cases have been documented to date. Of the patients with sciatica, 32 patients were diagnosed to have root entrapment at the lateral recess L5 or/and S1 lumbar spine. Out of 32 patients, 20 patients were operated on and the lateral entrapment was recognized in all of surgical cases. Neuroradiological findings, especially of metrizamide CT (met. CT), were documented in detail. Thirty two patients were classified in three types according to radiological findings. They were congenital or developmental, degenerative, and combined type, respectively, Fourteen cases belonged to the congenital type, 13 to the degenerative and 5 to the combined type. Each group had the mean ages of 23.4, 53.8, and 36.8 years old, respectively. Of 32 cases the entrapment occurred in 47 L5 roots and 11 S1 roots. There was no remarkable laterality. In operation the unroofing of the lateral recess were done and the sciatica subsided postoperatively in all of surgical cases. Met. CT revealed extreme medial protrusion of the superior articular joint in 18 of 24 cases (75%) and none filling of the root in the lateral recess in 21 of 24 cases (87.5%). In the degenerative type, met. CT showed some degenerative changes that were hypertrophy or deformity of the articular joints and spur formation of the vertebral body.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

额颞皮瓣内动脉吻合情况的解剖学研究

目的：明确额颞皮瓣供养血管－颞浅动脉额支与眶上动脉的吻合情况，为临床实践提供可靠的解剖学资料。方法：用红色乳胶灌注17具成人尸头，解剖观察额颞浅动脉额支及眶上动脉的分支及其相互关系，结果：显示颞浅动脉额支的终末支平均为3．4支，其中，22／34侧的颞浅动脉额支以一终末支与眶上动脉分支直接吻合，8／34例以一交通支与眶上动脉分支相连，4／34侧两者之间则无明显的吻合或交通。结论：颞浅动脉与眶上动脉之间的吻合方式主要是颞浅动脉的终末支与眶上动脉分支直接吻合，或以一交通支相连。     

Endoleaks following endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: the predictive value of preoperative anatomic factors--a review of 100 cases

OBJECTIVE: The failure to maintain a secure exclusion of aortic aneurysms with intraluminally placed grafts has been termed endoleak. We performed a retrospective review of our first 100 transluminally repaired abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in an effort to identify preoperative factors that could predict which patients would have endoleaks. METHODS: Between February 1993 and September 1998, 100 infrarenal aneurysms were treated with tube (39), bifurcated (45), and aortoiliac grafts (16). Endoleaks (early and late) developed in 34 patients. Preoperative computed tomography scans and angiograms for all patients were individually inspected by a single reviewer. Aortic characteristics analyzed included number of patent lumbar arteries, presence of a patent inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), calcification and thrombus at proximal and distal attachment sites, proximal aortic angulation, and graft-vessel size discrepancy at proximal and distal attachment sites. The prevalence of the preoperative factors was compared among patients with and without endoleaks. RESULTS: Endoleaks developed in 44% of tube, 33% of bifurcated, and 47% of aortoiliac grafts (P =.51). Correlation between total number of patent lumbar arteries, presence of a patent IMA, and endoleaks was not significant (P =.44,.95). Calcification at either proximal or distal attachment site did not increase the risk of endoleaks (P =.50,.62). The presence of thrombus at the attachment site (proximally or distally) also failed to increase endoleak rates (P =.12,.78). Degree of proximal aortic angulation did not differ between groups (P =.39). Size discrepancies between graft and aorta or iliac vessels at proximal or distal sites did not significantly differ (P >.54, >.13). Subgroup analysis of endoleaks with different tube types also failed to demonstrate significant differences among the three graft types (P >.05). CONCLUSION: Endoleaks develop in a significant number of endovascularly repaired AAAs. We were unable to demonstrate a statistically significant association with anatomic characteristics thought to predispose to the development of endoleaks. We find no predictive value associated with these anatomic factors.     

Clinical Significance of Anatomical Variant of the Left Hepatic Artery for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma Applied to Right-Sided Hepatectomy

Background

Full understanding of the hilar anatomy is crucial for successful surgical resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC).

Methods

The three-dimensional positional relationship between the left hepatic artery (LHA) and the umbilical portion of the left portal vein (UP) was evaluated using multidetector-row computed tomography (CT) in 58 consecutive patients who underwent right-sided hepatectomy for Bismuth–Corlette IIIa or IV tumors. The positional relationship of the LHA related to UP was classified into the following three types: L-UP type, LHA runs into the left lateral section (LLS) from the left caudal side of the UP; R-UP type, LHA runs into the LLS from the right cranial side of the UP; and combined type, one branch of the LHA runs into the LLS from the right cranial side of the UP, and the other from the left caudal side of the UP.

Results

L-UP-type LHA was observed in 53 cases (91.4 %), R-UP type in three cases (5.2 %), and combined type in two cases (3.4 %). No cancer involvement of the LHA was seen in any cases with L-UP type. In one case with R-UP type (one of three; 33.3 %) and one case with combined type (one of two, 50 %), cancer invasion to the LHA was observed at the right side of the UP, requiring combined resection of the involved LHA.

Conclusions

R-UP-type LHA running just along the left hepatic duct may be easily involved by right-side predominant PHC when extending to the left hepatic duct. Hepatobiliary surgeons should recognize this anatomical variant and carefully evaluate the running courses of LHA to successfully perform R0 resection in right-sided hepatectomy for PHC.