Absence of frontal sinus in Turkish individuals.

摘要: The frontal sinus has been used for personal identification since the early part of 20th century as a result its tremendous interindividual variation. is present in approximately 90% adults. However, some populations have higher proportion people without sinus. This study investigated frequency absence sinuses Turkish individuals. was performed retrospectively on CT scans paranasal axial and coronal planes from series 1200 cases. A bilateral unilateral were found 3.8% 4.8% cases, respectively. clinical significance their are also discussed.