TY  - JOUR
AU  - LI, Bo-you
AU  - SU, Ming-yang
AU  - LI, Yang
AU  - LIN, Xuan
AU  - WU, Xi-feng
AU  - GAO, Yong-bo
PY  - 2016
TI  - Clinical study of large maxillary cystic lesions treated by decompression
JO  - Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases
SN  - 2096-1456
SP  - 431
EP  - 434
VL  - 24
IS  - 7
AB  - ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of decompression in treating large maxillary cystic lesions.Methods25 cases of large maxillary cystic lesions were performed decompression during Oct. 2007-Oct. 2014. According to the clinical and radiological examination, morphology of maxillary sinus and cyst cavity were observed.Results12 cases of radicular cysts, 10 cases of dentigerous cysts, and 3 cases of keratocystic odontogenic tumor were diagnosed according to pathological examination. The appearance of the maxillary sinus were completely restored and the cyst disappeared totally in 7 cases after the first 3 months, and then after the next 9-12 months, the other 18 cases had the appearance of maxillary sinus completely or basically restored with a following enucleation of cysts. All patients were followed up for 1-5 years, and no recurrence was observed.ConclusionTo treat large maxillary cystic lesions by decompression is effective to conserve the morphology and function of maxillary sinus, and it is a simple surgical approach with less damage and complications.
UR  - https://doi.org/10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2016.07.012
DO  - 10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2016.07.012