9 Operative Surgeries - Caldwell Luc Operation Atfmp4 File

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

Resection or biopsy of tumors in the maxillary sinus or pterygopalatine fossa. 9 Operative Surgeries - Caldwell Luc Operation atfmp4

Indications for the Caldwell-Luc approach in the endoscopic era The (radical antrostomy) is an external surgical procedure

Access for managing midface or orbital floor fractures. Key Indications Resection or biopsy of tumors in

The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.

Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e.g., fungal ball) that cannot be fully cleared endoscopically.

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