Fenestral otosclerosis: significance of preoperative CT evaluation

Conference · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6603818

Swartz, J D; Faerber, E N; Wolfson, R J; Marlowe, F I

Thirty-five consecutive patients with the clinical diagnosis of fenestral otosclerosis were evaluated with high-resolution computed tomography (CT). Twenty-six were diagnosed as having this disorder by CT evidence of abnormal bony excrescences at or adjacent to the oval window. Sections were also evaluated for evidence of plaque formation elsewhere in the lateral wall of the labyrinth and for surgical obstacles such as an abnormally wide cochlear aqueduct, a high jugular vein, and a dehiscent facial nerve. It is concluded that fenestral otosclerosis may be accurately diagnosed with proper CT techniques.

• Research Organization: Medical Coll. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• OSTI ID: 6603818
• Report Number(s): CONF-8311191-
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 151:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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