Frequency of the frontal sinus aplasia among Saudi Arabian population. A single-center retrospective case review

Authors

• Kholood S. Assiri, From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ahmad S. Alroqi, From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objectives: To assess the frequency of frontal sinus aplasia using computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinus among Saudi Arabian population. Methods: A retrospective case review of medical records from January 2019 to December 2019 in the Otorhinolaryngology Department, King Abdulaziz University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: A total of 449 cases were reviewed. The incidence of bilateral frontal sinus aplasia was 3.3%. The incidence of right sinus agenesis was 5.12% and left was 1.33%. The mean age of reviewed patients was 39.15 years. Conclusion: The frequency of frontal sinus aplasia is low; however, this must be considered before surgical operations related to the sinuses.

Article Type

Brief Report

First Page

228

Last Page

231

Recommended Citation

Assiri, Kholood S. and Alroqi, Ahmad S. (2021) "Frequency of the frontal sinus aplasia among Saudi Arabian population. A single-center retrospective case review," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 42: Iss. 2, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2021.2.25617