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Rajasekar M, Mariappan V, Veerasigamani N. Our Experience with Maxillectomies: A Retrospective Decade Study. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2017; 10 (2):58-61.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the age, sex, site of lesion, histopathological diagnosis, and recurrence rate of the maxillectomy patients.
Materials and methods
A retrospective study was done in 42 patients, who underwent maxillectomy for malignant growth of the nose and paranasal sinuses from 2006 to 2015 at our center.
Results
The most common age group is 55 to 65 years (73.8), with male predominance (66.7%). Among symptoms prevalent is nasal obstruction (47%). Maxillary sinus is the most common site of origin (61.9%). Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histopathological diagnosis (52.4%) and recurrence rate is 16%.
Conclusion
Exact clearance, reconstruction, postoperative care, and perfect teamwork play a vital role. Thus, successful outcome of maxillectomy is multifactorial.
How to cite this article
Rajasekar MK, Mariappan V, Veerasigamani N. Our Experience with Maxillectomies: A Retrospective Decade Study. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2017;10(2):58-61.
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