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J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2013; 74(03): 160-165
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1338260
Original Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Combined Transoral and Endoscopic Approach for Total Maxillectomy: A Pioneering Report

Zhuofu Liu
1   Department of ENT, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
*   Zhuofu Liu and Huapeng Yu contributed equally to this paper.
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Huapeng Yu
1   Department of ENT, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
*   Zhuofu Liu and Huapeng Yu contributed equally to this paper.
,
Dehui Wang
1   Department of ENT, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Jingjing Wang
1   Department of ENT, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
,
Xicai Sun
1   Department of ENT, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
,
Juan Liu
1   Department of ENT, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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22. Juli 2012

09. Januar 2013

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15. März 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Total maxillectomy is sometimes necessary especially for malignant tumors originating from the maxillary sinus. Here we describe a combined transoral and endoscopic approach for total maxillectomy for the treatment of malignant maxillary sinus tumors and evaluate its short-term outcome. This approach was evaluated in terms of the physiological function, aesthetic outcome, and complications. Six patients underwent the above-mentioned approach for resection of malignant maxillary sinus tumors from May 2010 to June 2011. This combined transoral and endoscopic approach includes five basic steps: total sphenoethmoidectomy, sublabial incision, incision of the frontal process of the maxilla, incision of the zygomaticomaxillary fissure, and hard palate osteotomy. All patients with malignant maxillary sinus tumors successfully underwent the planned total endoscopic maxillectomy without the need for facial incision or transfixion of the nasal septum; there were no significant complications. Five patients received preoperative radiation therapy. All patients were well and had no recurrence at follow-up from 13 to 27 months. The combined approach is feasible and can be performed in carefully selected patients. The benefit of the absence of facial incisions or transfixion of the nasal septum, potential improvement in hemostasis, and visual magnification may help to decrease the morbidity of traditional open approaches.

Keywords

total maxillectomy - combined transoral and endoscopic approach - malignant tumor - maxillary sinus - endoscopic technique