@article{LI2016, 
author = {Bo-you LI and Ming-yang SU and Yang LI and Xuan LIN and Xi-feng WU and Yong-bo GAO},
title = {Clinical study of large maxillary cystic lesions treated by decompression},
year = {2016},
journal = {Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases},
volume = {24},
number = {7},
pages = {431-434},
keywords = {Decompression, Maxilla, Cystic lesions, Maxillary sinus, Complications},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2016.07.012},
doi = {10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2016.07.012},
abstract = {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.}
}