Abstract
The morphology of the suprameatal triangle and Henle's spine is of immense clinical significance to the otologic surgeons for approaching the mastoid antrum and for cochlear implantation procedures. A Study of 411 temporal bones (195 left and 216 right) revealed the presence of Henle's spine in 81.8% of Cases, with the crest type being the highest (66.7%). The different types of suprameatal triangles were deep (38.2%), shallow (42.6%), and slit (12.4%) variety. In 6.8% of the bones, the spine was absent. The occurrence of various types of suprameatal depression and spine along with their clinical significance are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-8 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Indian Journal of Otology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | SEP. |
Publication status | Published - 09-2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Otorhinolaryngology