A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population

Background: This study investigated the shapes and dimensions of the foramen ovale (FO) and foramen spinosum (FS) in a specific population sample from Delta State, Nigeria, emphasizing their significance in various neurosurgical procedures. Materials and Methods: Following ethical clearance, this re...

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Main Authors: Beryl Shitandi Ominde, Dorcas Eruwu Odjegba, Joyce Ekeme Ikubor, Faithful Orovwoghene Omoro, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_277_23
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author Beryl Shitandi Ominde
Dorcas Eruwu Odjegba
Joyce Ekeme Ikubor
Faithful Orovwoghene Omoro
Patrick Sunday Igbigbi
author_facet Beryl Shitandi Ominde
Dorcas Eruwu Odjegba
Joyce Ekeme Ikubor
Faithful Orovwoghene Omoro
Patrick Sunday Igbigbi
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description Background: This study investigated the shapes and dimensions of the foramen ovale (FO) and foramen spinosum (FS) in a specific population sample from Delta State, Nigeria, emphasizing their significance in various neurosurgical procedures. Materials and Methods: Following ethical clearance, this retrospective study analyzed 250 brain computed tomography (CT) images from the Radiology Department of a teaching hospital in Delta State, Nigeria. The sample included images from 100 females and 150 males, all aged 18 years or older. The dimensions of the FO and FS were measured on axial sections using a standardized protocol. Statistical analyses were conducted with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM, Chicago, Illinois, United States) software, categorizing data by gender and age groups. Inferential statistics, including Student t test, analysis of variance, and Pearson’s correlation, were performed, with findings considered significant at P < 0.05. Results: The predominant shapes of the FO and FS were oval and round, respectively. Significant side differences were observed in the length of the right FS (P = 0.040). Gender differences were noted in the length of the bilateral FO (P = 0.010) and the width of the left FO (P = 0.001). A significant correlation with age was found for the width of the left FO (P = 0.006) and the distance from the right FO to FS (P = 0.037). The FS was absent in 24 cases (9.6%). Conclusion: This study highlights age-, side-, and gender-related differences in the shapes and dimensions of the FO and FS. It emphasizes the importance of precise preoperative radiological assessments to ensure optimal outcomes for neurosurgical planning.
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spelling doaj-art-9ea65998c55049c49861f6993030188e2025-01-25T10:19:23ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsMGM Journal of Medical Sciences2347-79462347-79622024-04-0111224224910.4103/mgmj.mgmj_277_23A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian populationBeryl Shitandi OmindeDorcas Eruwu OdjegbaJoyce Ekeme IkuborFaithful Orovwoghene OmoroPatrick Sunday IgbigbiBackground: This study investigated the shapes and dimensions of the foramen ovale (FO) and foramen spinosum (FS) in a specific population sample from Delta State, Nigeria, emphasizing their significance in various neurosurgical procedures. Materials and Methods: Following ethical clearance, this retrospective study analyzed 250 brain computed tomography (CT) images from the Radiology Department of a teaching hospital in Delta State, Nigeria. The sample included images from 100 females and 150 males, all aged 18 years or older. The dimensions of the FO and FS were measured on axial sections using a standardized protocol. Statistical analyses were conducted with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM, Chicago, Illinois, United States) software, categorizing data by gender and age groups. Inferential statistics, including Student t test, analysis of variance, and Pearson’s correlation, were performed, with findings considered significant at P < 0.05. Results: The predominant shapes of the FO and FS were oval and round, respectively. Significant side differences were observed in the length of the right FS (P = 0.040). Gender differences were noted in the length of the bilateral FO (P = 0.010) and the width of the left FO (P = 0.001). A significant correlation with age was found for the width of the left FO (P = 0.006) and the distance from the right FO to FS (P = 0.037). The FS was absent in 24 cases (9.6%). Conclusion: This study highlights age-, side-, and gender-related differences in the shapes and dimensions of the FO and FS. It emphasizes the importance of precise preoperative radiological assessments to ensure optimal outcomes for neurosurgical planning.https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_277_23ct imagingforamenmorphometryneurosurgeryovalespinosum
spellingShingle Beryl Shitandi Ominde
Dorcas Eruwu Odjegba
Joyce Ekeme Ikubor
Faithful Orovwoghene Omoro
Patrick Sunday Igbigbi
A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population
MGM Journal of Medical Sciences
ct imaging
foramen
morphometry
neurosurgery
ovale
spinosum
title A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population
title_full A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population
title_fullStr A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population
title_full_unstemmed A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population
title_short A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population
title_sort computed tomography based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a nigerian population
topic ct imaging
foramen
morphometry
neurosurgery
ovale
spinosum
url https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_277_23
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