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Measurement and comparison of labyrinthine structures with the digital volume tomography: ancient Egyptian mummies’ versus today’s temporal bones

Authors :
Carsten V. Dalchow
Adrian Muenscher
C. Schmidt
U. Grzyska
Rainald Knecht
J. Harbort
Source :
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 270:831-840
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2012.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate whether the labyrinthine structures of ancient Egyptian mummies differ significantly from modern labyrinths. The new technique of digital volume tomography (DVT) was used to visualize the temporal bones. To obtain standardized images and measurements, precise instructions regarding volume rotation, slicing and measurements' positioning were determined. Twenty-five dimensions were obtained. The groups were compared statistically. No significant differences could be found except one cochlear diameter which proved to be significantly larger in the control group. DVT is applicable for imaging of temporal bones. Measurements might help to increase understanding of the temporal bone's structure, to aid the diagnostics of pathologies as well as to supplement the planning of surgical procedures.

Details

ISSN :
14344726 and 09374477
Volume :
270
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f4bf52557543f55d3030eba14c165cbe
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-012-2047-y