Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report

Introduction: Chronic maxillary atelectasis refers to a persistent volume decrease of the maxillary sinus by inward bowing of its walls. When associated with hypoglobus or enophthalmos, some authors use the term “silent sinus syndrome”. We aimed to report a case of accidental diagnosis of chronic ma...

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Main Authors: Bouthenet Franklin, Amroun Samy, Zwetyenga Narcisse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.jomos.org/articles/mbcb/full_html/2021/03/mbcb200233/mbcb200233.html
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Amroun Samy
Zwetyenga Narcisse
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Zwetyenga Narcisse
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description Introduction: Chronic maxillary atelectasis refers to a persistent volume decrease of the maxillary sinus by inward bowing of its walls. When associated with hypoglobus or enophthalmos, some authors use the term “silent sinus syndrome”. We aimed to report a case of accidental diagnosis of chronic maxillary atelectasis while investigating and treating a recurrent oroantral fistula. Observation: CT imaging showed a large bone defect and stage II chronic maxillary atelectasis. Closure of the oroantral fistula was performed with a combined surgical approach: functional endoscopic surgery and buccal fat pad flap. The follow up at 2 months showed no signs of recurrent oroantral fistula. Commentaries: Chronic maxillary atelectasis is separated into three stages, membranous deformity (stage I), bony deformity (stage II), and clinical deformity (stage III). The term silent sinus syndrome should be abandoned for stage III chronic maxillary atelectasis to allow for better collaboration between medical practitioners. Recurrent oroantral fistulas should be treated with a combined approach including endoscopic antrostomy and local flap. Conclusion: The association of functional endoscopic surgery and buccal fat pad flap were the key to success in this case allowing for oroantral fistula closure and treatment of chronic maxillary atelectasis.
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spelling doaj.art-592773fdb6404ded81eb86f4d7f1658f2022-12-21T19:17:32ZengEDP SciencesJournal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery2608-13262021-01-012734210.1051/mbcb/2021020mbcb200233Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case reportBouthenet Franklin0Amroun Samy1Zwetyenga Narcisse2Department of Oral Surgery, Dijon Bourgogne University HospitalDepartment of Oral Surgery, Dijon Bourgogne University HospitalDepartment of Oral, Plastic, Reconstructive, Maxillofacial and Hand Surgery, Dijon Bourgogne University HospitalIntroduction: Chronic maxillary atelectasis refers to a persistent volume decrease of the maxillary sinus by inward bowing of its walls. When associated with hypoglobus or enophthalmos, some authors use the term “silent sinus syndrome”. We aimed to report a case of accidental diagnosis of chronic maxillary atelectasis while investigating and treating a recurrent oroantral fistula. Observation: CT imaging showed a large bone defect and stage II chronic maxillary atelectasis. Closure of the oroantral fistula was performed with a combined surgical approach: functional endoscopic surgery and buccal fat pad flap. The follow up at 2 months showed no signs of recurrent oroantral fistula. Commentaries: Chronic maxillary atelectasis is separated into three stages, membranous deformity (stage I), bony deformity (stage II), and clinical deformity (stage III). The term silent sinus syndrome should be abandoned for stage III chronic maxillary atelectasis to allow for better collaboration between medical practitioners. Recurrent oroantral fistulas should be treated with a combined approach including endoscopic antrostomy and local flap. Conclusion: The association of functional endoscopic surgery and buccal fat pad flap were the key to success in this case allowing for oroantral fistula closure and treatment of chronic maxillary atelectasis.https://www.jomos.org/articles/mbcb/full_html/2021/03/mbcb200233/mbcb200233.htmloroantral fistulamaxillary antrumoral surgery
spellingShingle Bouthenet Franklin
Amroun Samy
Zwetyenga Narcisse
Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report
Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
oroantral fistula
maxillary antrum
oral surgery
title Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report
title_full Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report
title_fullStr Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report
title_short Combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis: a case report
title_sort combined local flap and antrostomy in recurrent oroantral fistula and chronic maxillary atelectasis a case report
topic oroantral fistula
maxillary antrum
oral surgery
url https://www.jomos.org/articles/mbcb/full_html/2021/03/mbcb200233/mbcb200233.html
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