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  • Posterior translacrimal approach to the maxillary sinus

  • D Dönmez, E Giotakis, W G Hosemann, T S Kühnel, B Hirt, R K Weber
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 131 / Issue 10 / October 2017
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    15 August 2017, pp. 871-879
    Print publication:
    October 2017
  • Background:

    This study aimed to compare the view into the maxillary sinus using the posterior translacrimal approach compared with grade 3 antrostomy.

    Methods:

    Grade 3 antrostomy followed by a posterior translacrimal approach was performed on four cadavers. The maximum intramaxillary view was documented endoscopically guided by electromagnetic navigation. Representative screenshots were evaluated in a blinded manner by three independent sinus surgeons. In addition, a prospective investigation of specific complications in the post-operative course of consecutive patients was performed.

    Results:

    In the cadaver study, the posterior translacrimal approach provided a significantly better view into the maxillary sinus compared with grade 3 antrostomy. In the clinical study, only 1 out of 20 patients reported on a minor problem with lacrimal drainage at 6 months.

    Conclusion:

    The posterior translacrimal approach to visualising the maxillary sinus should be considered a strong alternative to more radical techniques.