Vestibular Aqueduct Morphology and Meniere's Disease-Development of the "Vestibular Aqueduct Score" by 3D Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Improved radiological examinations with newly developed 3D models may increase understanding of Meniere's disease (MD). The morphology and course of the vestibular aqueduct (VA) in the temporal bone might be related to the severity of MD. The presented study explored, if the VA of MD and non-MD patients can be grouped relative to its angle to the semicircular canals (SCC) and length using a 3D model. Scans of temporal bone specimens (TBS) were performed using micro-CT and micro flat panel volume computed tomography (mfpVCT). Furthermore, scans were carried out in patients and TBS by computed tomography (CT). The angle between the VA and the three SCC, as well as the length of the VA were measured. From these data, a 3D model was constructed to develop the vestibular aqueduct score (VAS). U

SUBMITTER: Noyalet L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8854222 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature