The need for radical antrostomy arises when a patient has severe maxillary sinus pathology—often chronic infection, cysts, or tumours—requiring extensive surgical opening under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital to remove disease, improve drainage, and restore sinus health. This is indicated for significant sinus issues, critical where sinus function affects maxillofacial comfort and breathing.
Reasons include:
For instance, a patient with a maxillary cyst might need this for relief, with assistance for precision. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for breathing, given frailty. By opening the sinus, this service removes pathology, enhances drainage, and supports health, making it a key maxillofacial procedure.
Removes sinus pathology, improves drainage, and restores breathing.
Recovery of 4-6 weeks with swelling and sinus care; hospital stay required.
