INTRODUCTION: The aim of this article was to review the literature about the use of Le Fort I approach for the removal of paranasal sinuses or nasopharyngeal tumors and to present two cases of midface tumors treated by such approach. EVIDENCE ACQUISITI ON: A systematic review of all papers regarding the removal of paranasal sinuses or nasopharyngeal tumors by Le Fort I approach was performed. Data were collected on year, number of patients, histological types of tumor, and complications of the included patients. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Fourteen articles were included, regarding a total of 60 patients that have undergone a LeFort I approach for the removal of a midface tumor. The most frequent tumor was nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (54 patients). Complications were rarely reported. CONCLUSIONS: The Le Fort I approach seems to be an excellent option for the removal of selected midface neoplasms. Tumor recurrence is rare, as well as complications following such approach.
The removal of midface tumors by Le Fort I approach
Brucoli M.
Primo
;Boffano P.Secondo
;Benech A.Ultimo
2019-01-01
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this article was to review the literature about the use of Le Fort I approach for the removal of paranasal sinuses or nasopharyngeal tumors and to present two cases of midface tumors treated by such approach. EVIDENCE ACQUISITI ON: A systematic review of all papers regarding the removal of paranasal sinuses or nasopharyngeal tumors by Le Fort I approach was performed. Data were collected on year, number of patients, histological types of tumor, and complications of the included patients. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Fourteen articles were included, regarding a total of 60 patients that have undergone a LeFort I approach for the removal of a midface tumor. The most frequent tumor was nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (54 patients). Complications were rarely reported. CONCLUSIONS: The Le Fort I approach seems to be an excellent option for the removal of selected midface neoplasms. Tumor recurrence is rare, as well as complications following such approach.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
