Comparison of Scientific Calipers and Computer-Enabled CT Review for the Measurement of Skull Base and Craniomaxillofacial Dimensions.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2001
Abstract
Traditionally, cadaveric studies and plain-film cephalometrics provided information about craniomaxillofacial proportions and measurements; however, advances in computer technology now permit software-based review of computed tomography (CT)-based models. Distances between standardized anatomic points were measured on five dried human skulls with standard scientific calipers (Geneva Gauge, Albany, NY) and through computer workstation (StealthStation 2.6.4, Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technology, Louisville, CO) review of corresponding CT scans. Differences in measurements between the caliper and CT model were not statistically significant for each parameter. Measurements obtained by computer workstation CT review of the cranial skull base are an accurate representation of actual bony anatomy. Such information has important implications for surgical planning and clinical research.
Volume
11
Issue
1
First Page
5
Last Page
11
ISSN
1531-5010
Published In/Presented At
Citardi, M. J., Herrmann, B., Hollenbeak, C. S., Stack, B. C., Cooper, M., & Bucholz, R. D. (2001). Comparison of Scientific Calipers and Computer-Enabled CT Review for the Measurement of Skull Base and Craniomaxillofacial Dimensions. Skull base : official journal of North American Skull Base Society ... [et al.], 11(1), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-12781
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Health Services Research | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
17167599
Department(s)
Department of Community Health and Health Studies
Document Type
Article