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Publication AbstractsMagnetic Resonance Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses in DiversYanagawa T, Okada Y, Ishida K, Fikuda H, Hirata F, and Fujita KAviat Space Environ Med 1998; 69:50-2 AbstractBackground: CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) frequently reveal asymptomatic paranasal sinus mucosal hypertrophy in the general population. Hypothesis: Divers can suffer asymptomatic paranasal sinus mucosal injury secondary to barotrauma. Methods: We examined 20 professional divers by MRI and compared them to 20 normal controls. Paranasal sinus mucosal hypertrophy was defined as mucosal thickening of 3 mm or greater. Results: Nine divers had paranasal sinus mucosal hypertropohy vs. four control (p = 0.09). There was no significant relationship between paranasal sinus hypertrophy and age, diving history, alcohol consumption, or smoking. Conclusion: Divers had a tendency toward paranasal sinus mucosal hypertrophy.
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