Three-dimensional airway analysis of trumpet players vs. non-trumpet players

Ghoneima, Ahmed; Imburgia, Anthony; Halum, Stacey L.; Dis, Margot Van; Kula, Katherine

doi:10.1007/s11282-014-0187-z

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“…Calculating the volumes of structures using point counting method dissection, measurements on dry bone, acoustic rhinometry, and rhinomanometry methods were used. 5,8,14,20,22,28 Terheyden et al 29 accepted that the CT is the gold standard for measuring the NC and its components. Low radiation exposure, multiple display modes in combination with high accurate images, thin thickness of slices, real size analysis, and minimal superimposition make the CBCT ideal for the evaluation of the NC.…”

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The radiological evaluation of the nasal cavity, conchae and nasal septum volumes bystereological method: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Turhan¹,

Kervancıoğlu²,

Yalçın³

2019

Adv Clin Exp Med

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Background. The nasal cavity (NC) is the entrance to the respiratory system. Many studies have been conducted on the structure, function and volume of the NC. Only a few studies were performed assessing the volumetric values of NC and conchae. Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the volumetric measurements of the NC, conchae and nasal septum using the stereological method. Material and methods. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 200 individuals (100 females and 100 males) aged 8-59 years were retrospectively evaluated. Inferior nasal concha and middle nasal concha, NC and nasal septum volumes were measured on these images. Measurements were made using point counting method, which is based on the Cavalieri principle. The mean values of the measured structures for 2 age groups and for each gender were obtained. Differences between the groups and genders of all parameters were examined. The volume fractions of measured volumes were calculated. Results. The mean volumes of the nasal septum, left and right NC, left and right inferior nasal conchae, and left and right middle nasal conchae were 4.99 ±1.51 cm³, 7.44 ±2.93 cm³, 7.68 ±2.99 cm³, 3. 10 ±1. 11 cm³, 3.04 ±1.02 cm³, 1.32 ±0.56 cm³, and 1.28 ±0.49 cm³, respectively. Gender and age differences were statistically significant in all volumes (p < 0.05). Conclusions. The data obtained in this study may assist clinicians in planning treatment, assessing the treatment results of pathological conditions within the NC, and help surgeons in preoperational and postoperational evaluations, especially in dentistry, otorhinolaryngology and plastic surgery.

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The radiological evaluation of the nasal cavity, conchae and nasal septum volumes bystereological method: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Turhan¹,

Kervancıoğlu²,

Yalçın³

2019

Adv Clin Exp Med

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“…Also, the increase in oropharynx soft tissue can indicate inflammation. Ghoneima et al (2015) showed significantly greater soft tissues in various areas of the posterior walls of the oropharynx of university trumpet players as compared to non-brass players. Speculation as to the cause includes performance methodology or amount of practice.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…The software, Dolphin, measures the air volume, which can be influenced by hard and soft tissue as well as fluid. One of our previous studies showed significantly reduced nasal cavity volume of trumpet players compared with gender and ethnic matched subjects who had never played brass instruments (GHONEIMA et al, 2015). However, the amount of soft and hard nasal tissue plus fluid was not measured.…”

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Relationship of Airway Anatomy and Trumpet Performance

Cilingir,

Ghoneima,

Eckert

2023

Hodie

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This paper reports on the results of a research study aiming to determine the relationship between airway anatomy and performance skills of trumpet players. In this study, the research team analyzed 3D CBCT scans of 66 trumpet players measuring various aspects of their airway anatomy, and made quantitative assessment of technical performance skills of the same players. Then, they compared the measurements and scores of the skills test. Data analyzes showed a number of significant correlations between various airway measurements and skills. Further studies need to be conducted for better understanding of these relationships.

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