title: The "Loma Linda pouch": a technique for repairing the perforated sinus membrane.
abstract: A technique, the "Loma Linda pouch," is introduced for repairing the perforated maxillary sinus membrane during sinus grafting procedures. A collagen membrane is placed against the perforated site and subsequently covers the internal surface of the maxillary sinus. The collagen membrane is then folded along the lateral access window to form a pouch that surrounds and isolates the graft material.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, California 92350, USA. pproussaef@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Periklis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Proussaefs
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lozada
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000293:injuries*; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D003094:Collagen