Measurement and comparison of labyrinthine structures with the digital volume tomography: ancient Egyptian mummies' versus today's temporal bones.

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Measurement and comparison of labyrinthine structures with the digital volume tomography: ancient Egyptian mummies' versus today's temporal bones. / Schmidt, C; Harbort, J; Knecht, R; Grzyska, U; Münscher, Adrian; Dalchow, C V.

in: EUR ARCH OTO-RHINO-L, Jahrgang 270, Nr. 3, 3, 2013, S. 831-840.

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title = "Measurement and comparison of labyrinthine structures with the digital volume tomography: ancient Egyptian mummies' versus today's temporal bones.",
abstract = "The objective of this study was to investigate whether the labyrinthine structures of ancient Egyptian mummies differ significantly from modern labyrinths. The new technique of digital volume tomography (DVT) was used to visualize the temporal bones. To obtain standardized images and measurements, precise instructions regarding volume rotation, slicing and measurements' positioning were determined. Twenty-five dimensions were obtained. The groups were compared statistically. No significant differences could be found except one cochlear diameter which proved to be significantly larger in the control group. DVT is applicable for imaging of temporal bones. Measurements might help to increase understanding of the temporal bone's structure, to aid the diagnostics of pathologies as well as to supplement the planning of surgical procedures.",
keywords = "Adult, Case-Control Studies, Cochlea, Ear, Inner, Female, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Male, Middle Aged, Mummies, Organ Size, Semicircular Canals, Temporal Bone, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Young Adult",
author = "C Schmidt and J Harbort and R Knecht and U Grzyska and Adrian M{\"u}nscher and Dalchow, {C V}",
year = "2013",
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AU - Harbort, J

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AU - Münscher, Adrian

AU - Dalchow, C V

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AB - The objective of this study was to investigate whether the labyrinthine structures of ancient Egyptian mummies differ significantly from modern labyrinths. The new technique of digital volume tomography (DVT) was used to visualize the temporal bones. To obtain standardized images and measurements, precise instructions regarding volume rotation, slicing and measurements' positioning were determined. Twenty-five dimensions were obtained. The groups were compared statistically. No significant differences could be found except one cochlear diameter which proved to be significantly larger in the control group. DVT is applicable for imaging of temporal bones. Measurements might help to increase understanding of the temporal bone's structure, to aid the diagnostics of pathologies as well as to supplement the planning of surgical procedures.

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KW - Ear, Inner

KW - Female

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KW - Image Processing, Computer-Assisted

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KW - Middle Aged

KW - Mummies

KW - Organ Size

KW - Semicircular Canals

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KW - Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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