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