Auris, nasus, larynx
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Auris, nasus, larynx · Oct 2009
Case ReportsPartial maxillary swing approach for removal of the tumors in the retromaxillary area.
Removal of tumors around the pterygoid process poses difficult challenges. Our method for removal of tumors in this area using a modification of the maxillary swing approach is reported. ⋯ The partial maxillary swing approach offers a wide surgical field of the lesion around the posterior part of the maxilla and pterygoid process without severe complications and is useful for removal of tumors in these areas.