Retrieval of displaced dental roots or other objects from the sinus.
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Affiliation. 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. geva_b@hotmail.com. PMID: National Institutes of Health (.gov) Caldwell–Luc Surgery | Ento Key Retrieval of displaced dental roots or other objects
The (radical antrostomy) is an external surgical procedure used to access and treat diseases of the maxillary sinus by creating a window in the anterior wall of the maxilla. While largely replaced by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) , it remains a critical "last resort" for specific conditions. 1. Key Indications geva_b@hotmail
Resection or biopsy of tumors in the maxillary sinus or pterygopalatine fossa.
Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e.g., fungal ball) that cannot be fully cleared endoscopically.
Access for managing midface or orbital floor fractures.