Clinical, Pathological And Endoscopic Evaluation Of ”caldwell-luc”operation In Management Of Chronc Maxillary Sinusitis:

Ahmed Mohamed Ali El-sayed Sayed

At the end of this study we conclude that:1- The role of nasal endoscopy and/or sinoscopy is of a greatvalue in the preoperati ve assessment of the deqree of pathology i [Ithe maxillary sinus and to rule out any associated pathology foun,1in the anterior ethmoids. This minimizinq the possibilities ofsurgical failure and postoperative complaints.2-- The middle mea tal antrostomy under endoscopi c con t. ro Iwithout removal of the sinus mucosa can have satisfactory reSllltsin treatment of chronic maxillary sinusit is with mucosal t.hi c.k on i nrjonly.3- When the sinus mucosa show polypoidal deqenerationCaldwe11-Luc procedure removing the di seased mucosa wi th middI cmeatal antrostomy is the line of choice in the rnanaqement ofchronic maxillary sinusitis.