Carotid canal dehiscence in the human skull

Abnormalities of the floor of the carotid canal have been studied in 538 skulls. These abnormalities range from a fissure to total absence of the floor. This variation may be caused by abnormalities of the internal carotid artery or deficiencies in ossification of the skull base. CT suggests that th...

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Published in:Neuroradiology 1999-06, Vol.41 (6), p.447-449
Main Authors: Pastor Vázquez, J F, Gil Verona, J A, García Porrero, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Carotid Artery, Internal - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Male
Petrous Bone - diagnostic imaging
Skull - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Abnormalities of the floor of the carotid canal have been studied in 538 skulls. These abnormalities range from a fissure to total absence of the floor. This variation may be caused by abnormalities of the internal carotid artery or deficiencies in ossification of the skull base. CT suggests that these changes should be taken into account by surgeons working on the skull base.
ISSN:0028-3940
DOI:10.1007/s002340050782