Abstract

CERQUEIRA, Lucas Souza et al. Removal strange body to the maxillary sinus: Case report.. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.2, pp. 44-47. ISSN 1808-5210.

Foreign bodies inside the maxillary sinus are rare and its etiology can result from different factors such as penetrating trauma or iatrogenic. The diagnosis is not always easy and the use of imaging exams are critical to aid in the diagnosis and surgical planning. The Caldwell- Luc technique is suggested by a number of advantages like easy job, inspection and treatment of diseases that affect it. This article reports a case of a patient with foreign body in the maxillary sinus, whose removal this was successfully accomplished by Caldwell-Luc technique.

Keywords : Maxillary Sinus; Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; Wounds Penetrating; Facial Injuries..