Prevalence of Variants of Nasal Cavity and Nasal Septum in Nepalese

Anatomical Variants of Nasal Cavities and Nasal Septum in Nepalese Patients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Center

A retrospective study was conducted on 343 patients. CT PNS and head of the patients were evaluated for variants of nasal septum and nasal cavity.

A retrospective study was conducted on 343 patients aged 13 years and above. Two investigators, each with 3 to 4 years of experience in the field of radiology, evaluated computed tomography scans of the paranasal sinuses and the head of these patients. The nasal septum was evaluated for degree and types of variants. Various variants of nasal cavities and nasal septum were also evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

1)Patients undergoing NCCT PNS and Head for chronic rhinosinusitis, headache and vertigo

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient less than 13 years age
2. Patients with recent trauma
3. Patient with large mass/ extensive polyposis