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Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 2/2012

01-06-2012 | Original Article

Modified Incision for Maxillectomy: Our Experience

Authors: Kranti Bhavana, Isha Tyagi, Mukesh Kumar Ramani

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Radical maxillectomy has usually been done by the classical Weber Ferguson incision since age old times and still is being used widely due to its advantage of excellent exposure and minimal scarring as the incision follows the natural skin crease. In our modification of radical maxillectomy incision we avoid a scar on the midface by performing a midface degloving and combining it with a subconjunctival eye incision thus avoiding any cosmetic deformity and associated eye complication. It also avoids the late complication of cutaneous fistula following radiotherapy to these areas and due to early healing of the wound, early radiotherapy can be started.
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Metadata
Title
Modified Incision for Maxillectomy: Our Experience
Authors
Kranti Bhavana
Isha Tyagi
Mukesh Kumar Ramani
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0143-8

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