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