Relationship between the Superior Attachment of the Uncinate Process and Pneumatization of the Middle Turbinate—A Radiological Study

Objective: the superior attachment of uncinate process (SAUP) is highly variable. Lateral types SAUP are associated with frontal rhinosinusitis. in middle turbinate more common when aerated. We aim to refine these findings by studying relationship between type and different subtypes pneumatization turbinate. Methods: 200 CT sinonasal scans were analyzed an otolaryngologist a radiologist. All study concha bullosa lamellar cell SAUP. Results: 379 sides analyzed. The prevalence various were: Type I: 43.80%, II: 22.16%, III: 16.36%, IV: 3.69%, V: 9.76%, VI: 4.22%. When types, we only found statistically significant association lateral presence (p = 0.029). Conclusion: likely cell. This finding, therefore, renders checking for even relevant than pre-surgical scan. In those cases, it advisable perform careful complete uncinectomy.