[History of treatment and classification of maxillary sinus neoplasms].
History of treatment of maxillary malignant neoplasms goes back to the middle of 19th century, when Gensoul and Lizzard performed their first maxillectomy. However the development of maxillar surgery is connected with achivements of Moure, who as the first one characterized and applied innovative skin cut on the face. Author presents the history of other surgical procedures in therapy of maxillary tumors and describes methods which are apply nowaday. Attention is paid to the Polish contributions and accomplishments in diagnostics and treatment of tumors localized in this area. The classification of maxillary tumors from Sebileau dissertation till the newest TNM classification from 2001 is described.
Skorek
Andrzej
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Katedra i Klinika Chorób Uszu, Nosa, Gardła i Krtani AM w Gdańsku.
D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000266:history; D005060:Europe; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000266:history*; D011044:Poland