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Forehead osteoma in East Paris
Maxillofacial Surgery Pr Meningaud
Endoscopy in maxillofacial surgery
G. Toure, J.-P. Meningaud
Throughout its history, endoscopy has evolved from a diagnostic to a therapeutic phase. Since the first endoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 1987, endoscopy has made great strides in several surgical specialties. The advantages of endoscopy in maxillofacial surgery lie in the improved post-operative follow-up and greater ease of access to the deep regions of the face, with good visibility through magnification of structures. Mastery of conventional routes and methods is a prerequisite.
Forehead osteoma in East Paris
Maxillofacial Surgeon Paris Est Créteil
It requires training, appropriate equipment and well-chosen indications. Good anatomical knowledge is essential to limit complications. Complications include paresis or paresthesia following tumour removal, frontal or temporal skin resection, and tearing or avulsion of a salivary duct, but safety is the norm in salivary pathology.
The temporomandibular joint has been one of the preferred sites for the use of endoscopy. In traumatic, malformative or tumoral bone pathology, the judicious use of the endoscope can be an additional aid. Endoscopy will become even more widely used in maxillofacial surgery as it becomes more readily available, offering greater surgical comfort, aesthetic results and better post-operative follow-up than conventional methods.
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