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Indications for the Caldwell-Luc approach in the endoscopic era

The (radical antrostomy) is an external surgical procedure used to access and treat diseases of the maxillary sinus by creating a window in the anterior wall of the maxilla. While largely replaced by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) , it remains a critical "last resort" for specific conditions. 1. Key Indications 9 Operative Surgeries - Caldwell Luc Operation atfmp4

Affiliation. 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. geva_b@hotmail.com. PMID: National Institutes of Health (.gov) Caldwell–Luc Surgery | Ento Key Indications for the Caldwell-Luc approach in the endoscopic

Access for managing midface or orbital floor fractures. Key Indications Affiliation

Resection or biopsy of tumors in the maxillary sinus or pterygopalatine fossa.

Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e.g., fungal ball) that cannot be fully cleared endoscopically.

Transantral ligation of the internal maxillary artery. 2. Surgical Procedure Steps