The maxillary sinus is typically approached by a sublabial incision (Caldwell-Luc procedure), and the ethmoid by an incision on the side of the nose (external ethmoidectomy).

It is now understood that normal mucociliary clearance from the maxillary sinuses flows upward to the middle meatus and the ostiomeatal complex. The surgical creation of an antral window in the ...

CIRS may also cause neurological symptoms or affect the maxillary sinus, causing changes in the skin. Like AIRS, treatment requires anti-fungal medication.

Introduction Nowadays, endoscopy is widely used in sinus surgery. Almost all pathologies, especially those in the maxillary sinus, can be accessed and removed via either the standard endoscopic middle ...

When your maxillary sinuses are congested, you may feel painful pressure over your cheeks, in your upper jaw, or in your teeth. A maxillary sinus massage may help ease congestion and pressure in ...

Now, Hack and co-author Andrew Gallup, of Princeton University, propose that yawning causes the walls of the maxillary sinus to expand and contract like a bellows, pumping air onto the brain ...

Maxillary sinus cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops near the nose. It can be very aggressive and symptoms may include facial lumps and pain or a decreased ability to smell.

Together, the T, N and M stages give a complete description of the stage of your cancer. For example, if you have a T2, N0, M0 cancer of the maxillary sinuses, you have a tumour that has begun to grow ...

The Johns Hopkins Virtual Sinus Simulator (JHViSS) is an interactive desktop application that uses 3D models to help medical students and junior residents explore the anatomy of the sinuses and skull ...

Maxillary sinuses: These large, paired sinuses are behind the cheekbones on either side of the nose. They are pyramid-shaped and are the largest sinuses in the head.

Abstract Objective: To compare recurrence rates and symptomatic relief in symptomatic maxillary sinus Retention Cysts (RCs) between Middle Meatus Antrostomy (MMA) alone and Inferior Meatus Antrostomy ...

The list of surgical procedures used to treat sinus issues is extensive, and each surgery has a specific aim and purpose. The vast majority are endoscopic (using a narrow scope and tools to access the ...