Translabyrinthine identification of the cochlear aqueduct: a helpful landmark during inferomedial temporal bone dissection

J Rutka; J Nedzelski

Translabyrinthine identification of the cochlear aqueduct: a helpful landmark during inferomedial temporal bone dissection

J Otolaryngol. 1991 Jun;20(3):184-7.

Authors

J Rutka¹, J Nedzelski

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 1870165

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

Cochlear Aqueduct / anatomy & histology*
Cochlear Aqueduct / surgery
Dissection
Ear, Inner
Endolymphatic Duct / anatomy & histology
Glossopharyngeal Nerve / anatomy & histology
Humans
Jugular Veins / anatomy & histology
Temporal Bone / anatomy & histology
Temporal Bone / blood supply
Temporal Bone / innervation
Temporal Bone / surgery*