Online ISSN: 2515-8260

MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF MACEWEN’S TRIANGLE AND ITS CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

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Priyanka. R and Karthik Ganesh Mohanraj

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Introduction: In case of mastoiditis, otitis, and other neurovascular conditions related to the auricular region, it is important to approach through surgical methods. The infectious condition of mastoid antrum i.e., mastoiditis is a highly risky clinical condition which may spread into the cranial cavity and/or head and neck regions. The reasons for this mastoiditis condition are chronic suppurative conditions of otitis media. Hence, the drainage of the infected mastoid is very important. The drainage is achieved through a suprameatal triangle.

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