The effect of maxillary sinus surgery on its development

Bahadır O., Bahadır A., Koşucu P., Livaoğlu M.

ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA, vol.128, no.5, pp.551-555, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 128 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00016480701596039
  • Journal Name: ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.551-555
  • Keywords: pediatric sinusitis, sinus surgery, sinus development, LATERAL NASAL WALL, FACIAL GROWTH, COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY, CHILDREN, HYPOPLASIA, MANAGEMENT
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Conclusion. The study showed that surgery in the maxillary sinus can affect its development. Objective. To quantitatively evaluate the long-term impact of sinus surgery on its development in the rabbit. Materials and methods. This was an experimental study performed at an academic tertiary medical center using 20 4-week-old New Zealand white rabbits. The rabbits underwent unilateral right maxillary sinus surgery. The contralateral maxillary sinus used as a control did not undergo the operation. The maxillary sinus ostium was enlarged on the operated side. Volumetric analysis of the maxillary sinus was performed 1 year post-surgery. The maxillary sinus volumes of both sides were calculated using Multidedector CT and the volumetric measurements of the operated side were compared with the non-operated side. Results. Maxillary sinus development was significantly reduced on the surgical side. Maxillary sinus growth on the surgical side was determined as 87% compared with the non-surgical side.