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Ct scan of sinuses done years ago. looked at report and one thing i don't understand is partially occluded left ostiomeatal unit?dr never mentioned it

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Osteomeatal complex: The osteomeatal complex is where your sinuses join together and drain into the back of your nose. Look here for some images. https://www.google.com/search?q=ostiomeatal+complex&sa=X&espv=2&biw=1200&bih=791&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=FBMnVOSJFMvpggTkooG4DQ&ved=0CDEQsAQ

Answered 9/27/2014

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