Endoscopic maxillary antrostomy: not just a simple procedure

Laryngoscope. 2011 Oct;121(10):2142-5. doi: 10.1002/lary.22169. Epub 2011 Jul 27.

Abstract

The endoscopic middle meatal maxillary antrostomy is one of the most commonly performed endoscopic procedures. Despite this, at our tertiary institution, we commonly see failed antrostomies requiring revision surgery. Accordingly, we describe in a stepwise fashion strategies helpful in creating a patent and naturally function maxillary antrostomy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopes*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Sinus / physiopathology
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery*
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / physiopathology
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Mucociliary Clearance
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome