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Preservation of the orbital contents in cancer of the maxillary sinus

Journal Article · · Arch. Otolaryngol.; (United States)
Tumor invasion of the periorbita, posterior ethmoid cells, or orbital apex is considered an absolute indication for orbital exenteration. Preservation of the orbital contents in selected cases can be applied safely to the treatment of primary maxillary sinus cancer. Patient complaints relating to the preserved eye were more commonly associated with radiation therapy than the method of reconstruction used. Reconstruction of the orbital floor with a skin graft, even when combined with radiation therapy, gave a functional eye in the majority of cases while not compromising the oncologic safety or the procedure.
Research Organization:
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas System Cancer Center, Houston
OSTI ID:
7069117
Journal Information:
Arch. Otolaryngol.; (United States), Journal Name: Arch. Otolaryngol.; (United States) Vol. 108:6; ISSN AROTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English