Prevalence and Correlation of Nasal Septum Deviation, Concha Bullosa and Maxillary Sinusitis in a Group of Adult Egyptian Population: A Retrospective CBCT Study

Abstract

Objectives:The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of NSD, CB and maxillary sinusitis and to investigate their possible correlation using CBCT in a group of adult Egyptian population. Subjects &methods:In this retrospective study, 75 CBCT scans of both sexes (29 males & 46 females) in the age range between 13-61 years were selected from the archives of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. The presence of nasal septal deviation (NSD), concha bullosa (CB) as well as maxillary sinusitis and their correlation was assessed by an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist. Results& conclusions:The results of this study showed that maxillary sinusitis is quite common (62.7%) in the studied population. The prevalence of maxillary sinusitis was more common than both NSD and CB. No correlation between all examined parameters was found except an association between NSD and contralateral CB. There was also no statistically significant difference between both genders in all parameters. From the results of this study it can also be concluded that neither NSD, nor CB increases the incidence of maxillary sinusitis.

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“…However, nasal septum deviation may be not as a result of CB pushing, rather this appears to be due to other as yet unknown developmental factors concerning a concha and the nasal septum [ 23 ]. Despite presence of CB and septal deviation are potential factors in the development of sinus disease, it is still an issue of argumentation [ 24 ]. Additionally, CB itself is a common cause of rhinogenic headache [ 10 ].…”

“…Traditional CT imaging may be as an axial, antero-posterior or coronal planes [39]. More recent, cone-beam computed tomography became used for maxillofacial imaging as it has many advantages over traditional CT, including higher image resolution, lower radiation dose, offers 3-dimensional images and lower cost of machine [40,24]. Thus, the type of used CT imaging machine and the planes used to assess sinonasal condition may affect the frequency of the discovered www.acbjournal.org https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.20.247 CB cases specially in mild ones.…”