The sphenoid sinus, foramen rotundum and vidian canal: a radiological study of anatomical relationships

Abstract Introduction: The sphenoid sinus is an important structure in ventral skull base surgeries that is surrounded by several vital anatomical structures including the internal carotid arteries, optic nerve and cranial nerves inside the cavernous sinus. In addition, the foramen rotundum is a sm...

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Main Authors: Alireza Mohebbi, Shahin Rajaeih, Mahdi Safdarian, Parisa Omidian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942017000400381&lng=en&tlng=en