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    CT sinus

    The basic principles of the CT sinus examination.

    CT sinus
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    Anatomy - Sinus Drainage Pathways

    Understanding drainage patterns is essential for diagnosing, treating, and preventing sinus-related conditions.
    Each sinus has a specific drainage pathway leading to the nasal cavity (fig. 19), where mucus is transported toward the nasopharynx.

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    Literature: sources and author

    Text & Illustrations

    Drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+

    With special thanks to:
    Drs. J. van Steekelenburg, ENT specialist, Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
     
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