Abstract:BackgroundFor aggressive maxillary sinus and pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) tumors, an en‐bloc pterygomaxillectomy may be indicated.MethodsFive head specimens were used to study the feasibility of an en‐bloc pterygomaxillectomy. Eighty‐five non‐pathological CT scans were used to compare the superior edge of the inferior turbinate (IT) and the middle turbinate tail (MT) as landmarks for the pterygoid osteotomy.ResultsThrough a combined sublabial–subperiosteal incision and transoral route, a mid‐sagittal osteotomy … Show more
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