Coronoidectomy in maxillary swing for reducing the incidence and severity of trismus--a reminder. |
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| Authors: | Yoav P Talmi Zeev Horowitz Ran Yahalom Lev Bedrin |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. yoav.talmi@sheba.health.gov.il |
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| Abstract: | PURPOSE: The maxillary swing approach is a proven method for access to the nasopharynx. However, often, trismus is incurred postoperatively, hampering adequate oral care and follow-up and affecting patients' quality of life. CASE REPORTS: Coronoidectomy was performed in four patients undergoing maxillary swing. Minimal trismus was seen in one patient undergoing repeat irradiation and chemotherapy. After a 1-month period no trismus was observed in the other three patients. CONCLUSION: Coronoidectomy, usually performed in maxillectomy for reducing trismus is a useful adjunct in the maxillary swing procedure. |
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