Table 1 Comparison of the average distances and ranges between dominant and non-dominant SS
From: Morphological analysis of sigmoid sinus anatomy: clinical applications to neurotological surgery
Parameter | Dominant SS mean (mm) [Range] | Non-dominant SS mean (mm) [Range] | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Shortest distance between the EAC – SS | 13.7 ± 3.4 [6.8–17.7] | 15.3 ± 2.7 [11.1–20.6] | <  0.05 |
Shortest distance between the descending FN – SS | 7.2 ± 1.8 [3.9–10.7] | 8.1 ± 2.3 [3.2–12.1] | <  0.05 |
Shortest distance between the 2nd genu FN – superior tip JB | 8.7 ± 2.2 [6.7–14.1] | 11.2 ± 2.6 [8.3–18.4] | <  0.01 |
Horizontal distance between the descending FN – superior tip JB | 9.5 ± 2.3 [6.6–14.3] | 13.2 ± 3.5 [6.1–15.5] | <  0.01 |
Horizontal distance between the FN at the SMF – JB | 5.4 ± 2.2 [1.7–9.3] | 7.7 ± 2.1 [3.7–13.4] | <  0.01 |