Radical or partial maxillary sinus surgery: a dilemma today? An experimental study.
To evaluate partial or radical surgical removal of the maxillary sinus mucosa, 20 New-Zealand albino rabbits were used. After three months, specimens were taken for examination. Bacteriological cultures, light- and electron microscopy were performed, and mucociliary transport was studied. These experimental findings add further support to the concept of performing a conservative sinus procedure rather than a radical removal as a first procedure.
Melgarejo-Moreno
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain.
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D000818:Animals; D002923:Cilia / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005088:Exocrine Glands / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009079:Mucociliary Clearance / Q000502:physiology; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000382:microbiology / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009093:Mucus; D011817:Rabbits; D012038:Regeneration; D013997:Time Factors