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A prelacrimal approach technique to overcome the limitation of the narrow lacrimal recess.

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A prelacrimal approach technique to overcome the limitation of the narrow lacrimal recess.

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov 13;:

Authors: Tran LV, Psaltis A, Le LT, Siow JK

Abstract
PURPOSE: The distance between the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus and the nasolacrimal duct has been classified into three types by Simmen, in which type I (< 3 mm) is the least feasible for a prelacrimal approach. The aim of our study is to present a surgical technique which overcomes the anatomical limitation of the narrow lacrimal recess (type I) in the management of inverted papilloma in the maxillary sinus.
METHODS: Case series.
RESULTS: Eight patients with type I lacrimal recess underwent surgical resection for inverted papilloma in the maxillary sinus via a prelacrimal approach. The technique is described in detail in the article and essentially involves exposure of the nasolacrimal duct using a diamond burr. Complete tumor excision was achieved in all cases through this access, with no significant intra-operative complications.
CONCLUSIONS: This prelacrimal approach technique is safe and effective for the management of inverted papilloma in maxillary sinuses with a type I lacrimal recess configuration.

PMID: 33188447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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