European position paper on the anatomical terminology of the internal nose and paranasal sinuses.

摘要: The advent of endoscopic sinus surgery led to a resurgence interest in the detailed anatomy internal nose and paranasal sinuses. However, official Terminologica Anatomica used by basic anatomists omits many structures surgical importance. This numerous clinical papers much discussion about exact names definitions for relevance. European Position Paper on Anatomical Terminology Internal Nose Paranasal Sinuses was conceived re-evaluate anatomical terms common usage surgeons compare this with Anatomica. text is concise summary all encountered during routine nasal cavity, sinuses at interface orbit skull base but does not provide comprehensive advanced surgery. It draws review literature provides consensus where several options are available, defining structure simple English. recognised that an area great variation some indication frequency which these variants given table. All major points illustrated, drawing expertise multi-national multi-disciplinary contributors project.