Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e.g., fungal ball) that cannot be fully cleared endoscopically.
Retrieval of displaced dental roots or other objects from the sinus.
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia. 9 Operative Surgeries - Caldwell Luc Operation atfmp4
Resection or biopsy of tumors in the maxillary sinus or pterygopalatine fossa.
Access for managing midface or orbital floor fractures. Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e
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
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 Resection or biopsy of tumors in the maxillary
Transantral ligation of the internal maxillary artery. 2. Surgical Procedure Steps