Translabyrinthine identification of the cochlear aqueduct: a helpful landmark during inferomedial temporal bone dissection.
Translabyrinthine identification of the cochlear aqueduct (CA) in 20 cadaveric temporal bones allowed anatomical measurements to be made between its horizontal portion and other inferomedial structures. Its role as a landmark during temporal bone surgery is discussed.
Rutka
J
J
Department of Otolaryngology, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Nedzelski
J
J
D003052:Cochlear Aqueduct / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D004210:Dissection; D007758:Ear, Inner; D004711:Endolymphatic Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005930:Glossopharyngeal Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*