This atlas demonstrates the usefulness of reconstructed high-resolution CT
for planning temporal bone surgery. The first part focuses on a sagittal pl
ane, the second on a rotated longitudinal plane, and the third on a rotated
transverse plane. We believe knowledge of temporal bone anatomy in these p
lanes facilitates surgical planning by showing anatomic relationships and p
roviding a customized map for each patient. This decreases the likelihood o
f surgical mishap and improves teaching.