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Two axial and coronal section planes are commonly used for a conventional computed tomography diagnosis of the temporal bone. In recent years, sagittal and oblique section planes have been reformatted using high-resolution multiplanar reconstruction (MPR). Detailed three-dimensional (3D) images are also employed. To understand the 3D structure of the small, complicated temporal bone, we compared common angle MPR section planes with 3D images. We also suggest four-section planes, which are optimal for observing the ossicular chain.
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The study discussed in this article was reported at a meeting of the European Congress of Radiology in 2007 (ECR 2007, Educational Exhibit, Electronic Poster Presentation: C-478, Head and Neck). It has not been published elsewhere.
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Fujii, N., Inui, Y. & Katada, K. Temporal bone anatomy: correlation of multiplanar reconstruction sections and three-dimensional computed tomography images. Jpn J Radiol 28, 637–648 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11604-010-0479-0
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