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Endoscopic Transnasal Apicoectomy for Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis.
Kenta Fukui1, Hiromitsu Hatakeyama1, Riku Ando2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
The Laryngoscope
|April 9, 2026
Summary
Endoscopic transnasal apicoectomy (ETA) offers a minimally invasive way to treat odontogenic maxillary sinusitis by combining sinus surgery and tooth root procedures. This novel technique is safe, feasible, and effective for specific patient cases.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Endodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis presents a clinical challenge.
- Traditional treatments may involve invasive procedures.
- A minimally invasive approach is desirable for managing periapical lesions.
Keywords:
apicoectomyendoscopic sinus surgeryodontogenic maxillary sinusitistooth preservationtransnasal approach
