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