Coronoidectomy in maxillary swing for reducing the incidence and severity of trismus - A reminder

Yoav P. Talmi; Zeev Horowitz; Ran Yahalom; Lev Bedrin

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2003.07.003

Coronoidectomy in maxillary swing for reducing the incidence and severity of trismus - A reminder

Yoav P. Talmi^*, Zeev Horowitz, Ran Yahalom, Lev Bedrin

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	19-20
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume	32
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2003.07.003
State	Published - Feb 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Coronoidectomy
Maxilla
Maxillary swing
Nasopharynx
Quality of life
Trismus

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Coronoidectomy in maxillary swing for reducing the incidence and severity of trismus - A reminder

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