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    CT sinus

    The basic principles of the CT sinus examination.

    CT sinus
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    CT Sinus Checklist

    The following points can be used as a guideline for assessing a CT sinus examination. The anatomy of the paranasal sinuses is complex and shows significant variation. Therefore, it is important to use all series (coronal, axial, and sagittal) and combine them.

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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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    17/11/2024

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