Morphometric Analysis of Sphenoid Sinus: Impact on Influencing Factors through Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Abstract

Introduction: The sphenoid sinus exhibits considerable morphological variability, influenced by factors such as age, gender, and sinus condition. These variations are crucial for surgical planning, particularly in procedures involving the skull base and neurovascular structures.

Materials and Methods: A total of 109 CBCT scans of sphenoid sinuses devoid of pathologies were evaluated. DICOM files from CBCT scans were imported into semi-automatic software, and each patient's sphenoid sinus was evaluated for morphological parameters such as configuration, symmetry, extension, shape, and septation. In addition, potential influencing factors such as age, gender, and sinus condition were correlated with morphometric parameters of the sphenoid sinus.

Results: This study showed that configuration (p<0.001) and septation (p<0.001) of sinuses shows statistically significant difference in symmetrical and asymmetrical sinuses.

Conclusion: This study suggests that there is significant impact of influencing factors on the morphological characteristics of sphenoid sinus.