An alternative surgical approach to cemento-ossifying fibroma of the maxilla
- Author:
Justin E. Santos
1
;
January E. Gelera
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Nasal obstruction symptoms test; Combined approach
- MeSH: Cementoma; Sino-Nasal Outcome Test; Visual Analog Scale
- From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;38(2):48-51
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:To report an alternative combined gingivobuccal and endoscopic endonasal approach to treating ossifying fibroma of the left maxilla.
Methods:Design: Case Report. Setting: Tertiary Private University Hospital. Patient: A 19-year-old girl with a progressively enlarging left cheek mass for 3 years.
Results:Our patient underwent left medial maxillectomy via a combined gingivobuccal and endoscopic endonasal approach with complete resection and significant improvement of symptoms, with good functional outcome.
Conclusion:Large ossifying fibromas of the maxilla can be completely and successfully excised via a combined gingivobuccal and endoscopic endonasal approach. - Full text:012pjohns.pdf
