Publications by authors named "S Geroulanos"
Anat Rec (Hoboken)
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- CT scanning has proven to be an effective method for studying ancient mummies, specifically a Ptolemaic mummy researched by various institutions in Greece.
- The study revealed a significant dental finding: a carious cavity that was filled with protective material, marking only the second recorded case of dental packing in ancient Egyptian mummies.
- This discovery highlights some early dental practices in ancient Egypt, providing insights into their medical traditions, particularly in the field of dentistry, which is often under-explored.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study involved a collaboration between the National Archaeological Museum, the Hellenic Institute of Egyptology, and the Athens Medical Centre to investigate an Egyptian mummy using Computed Tomography.
- The mummy, well-preserved and identified as a young male adult, underwent detailed scanning to obtain various measurements.
- Findings revealed an unusual asymmetry in the maxillary sinuses and orbits, with no signs of trauma, leading to the conclusion that it exhibited a rare facial deformity linked to chronic maxillary atelectasis.
