Septal Body Research Articles

Should otolaryngologists pay more attention to nasal swell bodies?

Should otolaryngologists pay more attention to nasal swell bodies?

Nasal septal body and inferior turbinate sizes differ in subjects grouped by sex and age

Objectives: To compare the size of the nasal septal body (SB) and inferior turbinate (IT) of subjects grouped by sex and age. Method: We measured SB and IT areas (in cm2) bilaterally in computed tomography (CT) sections of 150 para nasal sinuses from 72 males and 78 females. Results: The right and left SB areas were smaller in females than in males. In the s25-year-old group, the right IT (RIT) was significantly smaller in females than in males. In the 26-35 and 46-45 age groups, the right SB (RSB) was significantly smaller in females than in males. Conclusion: The nasal SB may play a role in nasal physiology similar to a turbinate and help support optimal airflow. The vascular and glandular structures of the SB should be investigated in detail, and minimal invasive procedures should be performed in nasal surgery to avoid damaging essential structures.

Alerjik rinitin nazal septal cisim büyüklüğü üzerindeki etkisi

Objective: To determine whether there is any radiologically detected effect of allergic rhinitis on nasal septal body (NSB) size. Methods: Forty patients previously diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, and randomly selected thirty controls without allergic rhinitis were included in this study. Measurements of NSB size were performed in coronal plane paranasal sinus CT. Patients who had undergone nasal surgery, those with nasal polyposis, patients still using topical nasal spray, oral antihistamines, oral steroids and oral leukotrienes were excluded from the study. Results: The average width of NSB was found 11.2 mm in patients with allergic rhinitis and 10.74 mm in patients without allergic. There was no significant difference between patients with and without allergic rhinitis in terms of NSB size on coronal plane paranasal sinus CT examination. Conclusion: Our results did not support the findings of previous studies. However, further randomized, prospective, controlled trials on larger series are necessary for making more precise interpretations.

Cultural adaptation of an olfactory test: the odour in bottle test. [corrected

To compare the size of the nasal septal body (SB) and inferior turbinate (IT) of subjects grouped by sex and age. We measured SB and IT areas (in cm2) bilaterally in computed tomography (CT) sections of 150 paranasal sinuses from 72 males and 78 females. The right and left SB areas were smaller in females than in males. In the ≤ 25-year-old group, the right IT (RIT) was significantly smaller in females than in males. In the 26-35 and 46-45 age groups, the right SB (RSB) was significantly smaller in females than in males. The nasal SB may play a role in nasal physiology similar to a turbinate and help support optimal airflow. The vascular and glandular structures of the SB should be investigated in detail, and minimal invasive procedures should be performed in nasal surgery to avoid damaging essential structures.

Cultural adaptation of an olfactory test: the odour in bottle test. [corrected

To compare the size of the nasal septal body (SB) and inferior turbinate (IT) of subjects grouped by sex and age. We measured SB and IT areas (in cm2) bilaterally in computed tomography (CT) sections of 150 paranasal sinuses from 72 males and 78 females. The right and left SB areas were smaller in females than in males. In the ≤ 25-year-old group, the right IT (RIT) was significantly smaller in females than in males. In the 26-35 and 46-45 age groups, the right SB (RSB) was significantly smaller in females than in males. The nasal SB may play a role in nasal physiology similar to a turbinate and help support optimal airflow. The vascular and glandular structures of the SB should be investigated in detail, and minimal invasive procedures should be performed in nasal surgery to avoid damaging essential structures.

Nasal septal body and inferior turbinate sizes differ in subjects grouped by sex and age

To compare the size of the nasal septal body (SB) and inferior turbinate (IT) of subjects grouped by sex and age. We measured SB and IT areas (in cm2) bilaterally in computed tomography (CT) sections of 150 para nasal sinuses from 72 males and 78 females. The right and left SB areas were smaller in females than in males. In the s25-year-old group, the right IT (RIT) was significantly smaller in females than in males. In the 26-35 and 46-45 age groups, the right SB (RSB) was significantly smaller in females than in males. The nasal SB may play a role in nasal physiology similar to a turbinate and help support optimal airflow. The vascular and glandular structures of the SB should be investigated in detail, and minimal invasive procedures should be performed in nasal surgery to avoid damaging essential structures.

Relationship between Septal Body Size and Septal Deviation

Previous studies have described inferior turbinate hypertrophy compensatory to a septal deviation. The septal body contains vasoactive tissue that may behave in a manner similar to the inferior turbinate. The septal body, situated in the nasal valve region, may undergo changes that alter nasal anatomy and airflow patterns. The goal was to compare the size of the septal body to the laterality of septal deviation. The aim was to determine whether there is a correlation between the laterality of septal deviation and laterality of septal body prominence. Measurements were obtained from 100 sinus computerized tomography scans that were retrospectively reviewed. The degree of septal deviation, the size of the septal body, and the correlation between these measurements were assessed. The mean septal body width was 9.3 mm. The degree of septal deviation was classified as mild in 27 cases, moderate in 36 cases, and severe in 27 cases. In 99 of 100 cases, the septal body was larger on the side opposite the nasal septal deviation, and this was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The difference in septal body thickness ipsilateral and contralateral to a septal deviation was found to correlate with the degree of septal deviation. Mean difference in septal body size was 3.98 mm in cases with severe septal deviation, 1.97 mm in cases with moderate deviation, and 1.21 mm in cases with mild septal deviation. The septal body is more prominent contralateral to a septal deviation. These findings are similar to those seen with inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The results indicate that septal body hypertrophy may play a role in regulating nasal airflow and may contribute to nasal obstruction.

Radiographic and Anatomic Characterization of the Nasal Septal Swell Body

Radiographic and Anatomic Characterization of the Nasal Septal Swell Body

Relationship Between Septal Body Size and Septal Deviation

The septal body is a distinct anatomic structure located on the nasal septum. It is located near the nasal valve and may play a role in regulating nasal airflow. The septal body is an area of mucosa and prominent soft tissue overlying the cartilage and bone.1 In the majority of cases, the septal body is present bilaterally and can be seen in CT imaging studies. This structure may be analogous to the nasal turbinates in its impact on nasal airflow. Despite its potential contribution to nasal obstruction, it has received little attention clinically. The relationship between septal deviation and contralateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy has been well described. The goal of this study was to compare the size of the septal body to the laterality of septal deviation. The aim was to determine whether there is a correlation between the laterality of the septal deviation and laterality of septal body prominence.

The septal body revisited

The term septal body refers to a thickened area of the nasal septum which is located superior to the inferior turbinate and anterior to the middle turbinate. Despite its important role in changing nasal airflow resistance, it has received little attention. Clinically, a well developed septal body may be misdiagnosed as high septal deviation. The aim of the present study was to reassess the histological characteristics of the septal body mucosa and the morphometric differences between it and the adjacent septal mucosa. This information was then used to determine the exact location and surface area of the septal body. The study was performed on 30 cadaveric specimens (60 sides). Serial numbered sections of the whole septal mucosa were stained with haematoxylin and eosin as well as periodic acid Schiff - Alcian blue. Morphometric analysis was performed to determine the histological differences between the septal body mucosa, the anterior septal mucosa and the inferior septal mucosa. The precise boundaries of the septal body area were then defined in a manner similar to the Mohs micrographic surgical technique. The histological characteristics of the septal body mucosa included thick (more than 60 microm), pseudostratified, ciliated respiratory epithelium with goblet cells, abundant seromucinous glands and many blood sinusoids. Morphometric analysis showed that the septal body mucosa had thicker epithelium and more glandular acini and blood sinusoids than the rest of the septal mucosa. Mapping of the septal body area showed that its anterior end was 2.2 +/- 0.3 cm (mean +/- standard deviation) behind the caudal edge of the septal cartilage, and its inferior border was 1.1 +/- 0.2 cm above the floor of the nose. The mean horizontal diameter of the septal body was 2.0 +/- 0.15 cm, and the mean vertical diameter was 1.5 +/- 0.11 cm. The present study determined the morphometric characteristics of the septal body as well as its location and surface area. The intimate relationship of the septal body to the internal nasal valve and the histological characteristics of its mucosa should stimulate research into its potential role in modifying nasal airflow pattern and resistance, and its role in changing the humidity and temperature of the inspiratory air stream.

Internal Nasal Valve: Revisited With Objective Facts

Comprehensive examination of the internal nasal valve (INV) using objective methods. In this prospective study, 248 nasal cavities were examined by nasal endoscopy, acoustic rhinometry (ARM), and rhinomanometry (RMM). Endoscopic examination allowed to suggest a novel classification of INV: convex, concave, sharp angle, blunt angle, twisted caudal border, and angle occupied by the septal body. The INV angle occupied with septal body type was found to have increased nasal resistances compared with the sharp-angled internal nasal valve type (P < 0.05). Convex, concave, and sharp-angle types of INV angles were found different (P < 0.01). INV should be examined objectively before any INV surgery. A novel description of the INV configurations and their effects on nasal respiration found in this study may increase our understanding and lead surgical approaches more adequately. A surgical attempt to augment INV angle value may impact positively on nasal resistance. C-4.

Forgetting in rats following medial septum or mammillary body damage.

This study examined the effects of medial septal (MS) and mammillary body (MB) radio-frequency lesions in an automated delayed-matching-to-sample (DMTS) procedure using lever-position stimuli and rats. Memory performance pre- and postsurgery was assessed with a negative exponential decay function fitted to bias-free measures of recognition. Part 1 showed that MS, but not MB or sham-control surgery, impaired DMTS performance. This impairment in the MS group was best characterized as an increase in the rate of forgetting. Part 2 examined the interaction between MS and MB lesion effects and proactive interference arising from responses made on the previous DMTS trial. The results indicated that proactive interference effects were similar for all groups. These results provide further support for the critical role of the MS region in memory function but indicate that damage to this brain region does not disrupt memory function through a heightened sensitivity to proactive interference.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Nasal Airways

Magnetic resonance imaging was used to demonstrate both erectile tissues and airway lumen of the nasal cavities together with their responses to lateral recumbent postures and to topical decongestant. The inferior turbinate and the anterior septal body responded to lateral recumbency by swelling in the inferior nasal cavity and reciprocal shrinking in the superior side and both responded to topical decongestant by shrinking. Converse changes in airway lumen took place in each case. In the untreated nose erectile tissues of the lateral nasal wall appeared to adapt to septal irregularities and to maintain a uniform width of the airway lumen in the more patent side. Erectile tissues on the lateral nasal wall anterior to the inferior turbinate and medially on the anterior septum were seen to intrude on the constricted region of the nasal valve where their potential to exert a critical influence on airflow resistance was evident.