| Objective To explore the curative effectof nasal endoscopic through prelacrimal recess approach on maxillary sinus benign lesions. Methods Thirty-six patients with maxillary sinus benign lesions were enrolled in this study from June 2014 to July 2016, who were conducted nasal endoscopic surgery through prelacrimal recess approach. Results All the benign lesions were removed completely under nasal endoscope, and all patients were followed up for 4~12 months. No recurrence, no complications such as nasal dryness, facial numbness were observed. One case occurred epiphora in the eyes one month after surgery, which was considered the lacrimal duct obstruction by ophthalmic consultation, then the symptoms were relieved by giving catheter treatment. Conclusion The treatment of maxillary sinus benign lesions by nasal endoscopic through prelacrimal recess approach can keep normal nasal cavity structure, reduce the surgical trauma,thoroughly clean the maxillary sinus cavity lesions, and reduce postoperative recurrence, which is feasible and effective. Moreover, it is a reliable minimally invasive approach for completeremoval of maxillary sinus benign lesions. |
