9 Operative Surgeries - Caldwell Luc Operation Atfmp4 -

Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e.g., fungal ball) that cannot be fully cleared endoscopically.

Affiliation. 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. geva_b@hotmail.com. PMID: National Institutes of Health (.gov) Caldwell–Luc Surgery | Ento Key 9 Operative Surgeries - Caldwell Luc Operation atfmp4

The (radical antrostomy) is an external surgical procedure used to access and treat diseases of the maxillary sinus by creating a window in the anterior wall of the maxilla. While largely replaced by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) , it remains a critical "last resort" for specific conditions. 1. Key Indications Massive polyposis or fungal disease (e