Nasal cavities and the nasal septum: Anatomical variants and assessment of features with computed tomography
Michaela Cellina, Daniele Gibelli, Annalisa Cappella, C Martinenghi, Elena Belloni, Giancarlo Oliva
Abstract
The nasal cavities are complex anatomical structures with high inter-individual variability that relates to different functions. Different anatomic variants may manifest at this site, mainly belonging to the nasal septum and turbinates. Precise knowledge of the anatomy and variants is fundamental for both radiologists and ENT surgeons. This article provides an overview of the main anatomic variants and their frequency, according to the existing literature, as well as ongoing research on nasal cavity segmentation in order to obtain personal 3D models and to predict post-surgical results.
Topics & Concepts
TurbinatesNasal septumNasal cavityComputed tomographyAnatomySegmentationMedicineAnatomic VariationNoseRadiologyComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceNasal Surgery and Airway StudiesSinusitis and nasal conditions