@article { author = {Preti, Andrea and Turri-Zanoni, Mario and Arosio, Alberto-Daniele and Castelnuovo, Paolo and Battaglia, Paolo}, title = {A Surgical Variant of the Pre-Lacrimal Approach to the Maxillary Sinus}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology}, volume = {31}, number = {5}, pages = {327-328}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)}, issn = {2251-7251}, eissn = {2251-726X}, doi = {10.22038/ijorl.2018.30191.1989}, abstract = {Introduction: When dealing with maxillary sinus pathology, some areas of the sinus remain difficult to examine. In this regard, the pre-lacrimal approach is a minimally invasive technique to reach anterolateral areas of the maxillary sinus while preserving the physiological nasal function.   Materials and Methods: The present study aimed to provide technical hints related to pre-lacrimal approach acquired through a large number of performed procedures.   Results: According to the results, the mucosa incision was performed more anteriorly than the osteotomy using the proposed surgical variant. Moreover, this procedure prevented post-operative annoying symptoms related to the possible presence of an inferior meatotomy.   Conclusion: The pre-lacrimal approach to the maxillary sinus should be considered as a part of the surgical armamentarium to address the maxillary sinus.}, keywords = {Endoscopic endonasal surgery,Maxillary sinus,Osteotomy,Pre-lacrimal approach}, url = {https://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_13528.html}, eprint = {https://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_13528_0d6def1c96139b7b84da07f21d37b7ae.pdf} }