Abstract
Two patients are presented with maxillary bone loss and atelectasis of the sinus walls in association with chronic subclinical maxillary sinusitis. Maxillary sinus atelectasis results in a mild cosmetic deformity, but may also cause diplopia by involving the orbital floor. Ostial obstruction and inflammation-mediated osteopenia are postulated to be the responsible mechanisms. Surgical treatment of the sinusitis may prevent progression of the bone loss.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 977-981 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology |
| Volume | 101 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1992 |
Keywords
- atelectasis
- maxillary sinus
- sinusitis