Anatomical and radiological correlation of mastoid air Cells system in relation to its morphology

Abstract

Background:A Cadaveric study of 30 Temporal bone in which the Mastoid air cell system has been studies in relation with radiological X-ray and morphological features. This is one of a kind study in which radiological and anatomical co relation has been done. The Mastoid air cell system has shown to have anatomical variations in its associated structures and also varied pneumatization pattern and its co-relation with middle ear structures. Therefore necessitating a need for radiological digital X-ray assessment of the mastoid air cell system with dissection ( Cortical Mastoidectomy ) and post dissection digital X-ray . Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the profile of variation in mastoid air cell system and its related morphology in pre-dissection radiograph , dissection findings and post dissection radiograph .