Segmentation procedures for the assessment of paranasal sinuses volumes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The paranasal sinuses are complex anatomical structures, characterised by highly variable shape, morphology and size. With the introduction of multidetector scanners and the development of many post-processing possibilities, computed tomography became the gold standard technique to image the paranasal sinuses. Segmentation allows the extraction of metrical and shape data of these anatomical components that can be applied for diagnostic, education, surgical planning and simulation, and to plan minimally invasive interventions in otorhinolaryngology and neurosurgery.

Discussion

Our aim was to provide a review of the existing literature on segmentation, its types and application, and the data obtained from this procedure. The literature search was conducted on PubMed

SUBMITTER: Cellina M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7868593 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature