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Study on the Three Dimensional Structure of the Human Ossicle Using Micro CT

Other Title
Micro CT를 이용한 사람 이소골의 3차원적 구조에 대한 연구
Authors
박, 기현  | 문, 성균  | 이, 준호  | 원, 예연  | 백, 명현
Citation
Journal of the Korean Otolaryngological Society, 46(4). : 276-281, 2003
Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Otolaryngological Society
ISSN
1225-035X
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Conventional studies of the middle ear ossicles give relatively limited information on shape, mechanical strength and 3-dimensional relationship. Recently, Micro CT scanning technology has been applied to analysis of skeletal structures. This study aims to reconstruct the 3-dimensional structure of the ossicles, including length, thickness, strength, and the angle.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: The structures of ossicles obtained from 3 cadavers were analyzed through micro CT by filming the 2-dimensional cross section image running perpendicular to the long axis of the ossicles. The 3-dimensional images were thereby reconstructed for each, and were analyzed using CT-Analyzer(TM) and Ant(TM). Based on the results, the strength, length, and angle of each ossicle were measured.
RESULTS: The ratio between the handle of malleus (4.413 mm) and the long process of incus (3.559 mm), which acts as a lever of the middle ear impedance transformer, was 1.24. The volume fraction, indicating relative strengths of ossicles, was higher in the portion close to the articular surface.
CONCLUSION: Our preliminary data of the ossicular structure analysed by micro CT scan will be helpful for the elucidation of ossicle's structure and the further development of artificial prosthesis.
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Journal Papers > School of Medicine / Graduate School of Medicine > Otolaryngology
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문, 성균  |  박, 기현  |  원, 예연  |  이, 준호
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