The posterior-inferior recess of the sinus tympani – radioanatomical investigation for purposes of endoscopic otosurgery in children under five
Posterior-inferior recess of the sinus tympani is a common anatomical variation of the medial retrotympanum in children under five. PIR is the shape of the tympanic sinus that otologists should be aware of when assessing preoperative CT, especially when sinus tympani type A or B is encountered.
Authors
- Tomasz Wojciechowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3639-4422)
- Tymon Skadorwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3775-3968)
- Stanisław Szeliga
Institutions
- Medical University of Warsaw (PL)
- Children's Memorial Health Institute (PL)
- University of Warsaw (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
- Published
- 2025-07-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-025-09558-8
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00