Vestibular Aqueduct Morphology and Meniere's Disease-Development of the "Vestibular Aqueduct Score" by 3D Analysis.

Improved radiological examinations with newly developed 3D models may increase understanding of Meniere's disease (MD). The morphology and course of the vestibular aqueduct (VA) in the temporal bone might be related to the severity of MD. The presented study explored, if the VA of MD and non-MD patients can be grouped relative to its angle to the semicircular canals (SCC) and length using a 3D model.

Precise evaluation of the postoperative cochlear duct length by flat-panel volume computed tomography - Application of secondary reconstructions.

Objective: There is still a lack in precise postoperative evaluation of the cochlea because of strong artifacts. This study aimed to improve accuracy of postoperative two-turn (2TL) and cochlear duct length (CDL) measurements by applying flat-panel volume computed tomography (fpVCT), secondary reconstruction (fpVCT) and three-dimensional curved multiplanar reconstruction.

Methods: First, 10 temporal bone specimens with or without electrode were measured in multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT), fpVCT and fpVCT and compared to high-resolution micro-CT scans.

Precise Evaluation of the Cochlear Duct Length by Flat-panel Volume Computed Tomography (fpVCT)-Implication of Secondary Reconstructions.

Hypothesis: Flat-panel volume computed tomography (fpVCT) and secondary reconstruction allow for more accurate measurements of two-turn length (2TL), cochlear duct length (CDL), and angular length (AL).

Background: Cochlear geometry is a controversially debated topic. In the meantime, there are many different studies partly reporting highly divergent values.