Maxillectomies often result in anatomical defects that need to be reconstructed. In partial maxillectomies, the most significant defect is the formation of an oronasal or oral-antral fistula. This creates discomfort and needs to be addressed secondarily with local or regional flaps. Here, we describe a technique adopted in 8 patients in which limited maxillectomies are carried out in a way that preserves the nasal and sinus mucosa, preventing the formation of fistulas and allowing the use of flaps that would normally carry a high risk of fistula formation. Contemporary bone reconstruction with grafts was used in 2 patients. Sparing the sinus and nasal mucosa during maxillectomies is an easy, safe procedure that can prevent a number of complications and can be recommended in selected cases.
Sinus lift access in partial maxillectomies / Colletti, G.; Autelitano, L.; Rabbiosi, D.; Bazzacchi, R.; Marelli, S.; Bardazzi, A.; Biglioli, F.. - In: ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL RADIOLOGY. - ISSN 2212-4403. - 117:3(2014), pp. e233-e237. [10.1016/j.oooo.2012.05.004]
Sinus lift access in partial maxillectomies
G. Colletti;
2014
Abstract
Maxillectomies often result in anatomical defects that need to be reconstructed. In partial maxillectomies, the most significant defect is the formation of an oronasal or oral-antral fistula. This creates discomfort and needs to be addressed secondarily with local or regional flaps. Here, we describe a technique adopted in 8 patients in which limited maxillectomies are carried out in a way that preserves the nasal and sinus mucosa, preventing the formation of fistulas and allowing the use of flaps that would normally carry a high risk of fistula formation. Contemporary bone reconstruction with grafts was used in 2 patients. Sparing the sinus and nasal mucosa during maxillectomies is an easy, safe procedure that can prevent a number of complications and can be recommended in selected cases.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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