Endoscopic treatment of odontogenic maxillary mucopyocele

Conclusion Incidence of iatrogenic odontogenic maxillary sinusitis and mucopyocele is increasing because of wide use of odontogenic procedure violating Schneiderian membrane. Complete removal of the mucopyocele wall with wide drainage middle meatal antrostomy is crucial for treatment. Endoscopic surgery for maxillary odontogenic mucopyoceles is an effective treatment modality with a higher success result and without recurrence.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research