The posterior-inferior recess of the sinus tympani, an anatomical novelty
The PIR of the ST is not a scarce anatomical variation in the retrotympanum. It is hidden deep to the ST and difficult to access through the middle ear. It also could retain residual cholesteatoma. A retrofacial approach could access the PIR of the ST if no other anatomical limitations occur.
Authors
- Alexandra Diana Vrapciu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8196-9782)
- Mugurel Constantin Rusu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8723-0540)
- Marius Ioan Rusu
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Emergency University (US)
- Bucharest University of Economic Studies (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152336
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.22