Transantral balloon dilation plus posterior ethmoidectomy

Abstract

Two trocars inserted through the canine fossa can achieve a successful result in moderate antral disease for TABD and allow TAPE to be performed, thus creating a bridge between mild disease and one requiring standard full ESS. The minimally invasive approach proved to be particularly useful.

Aktueller Stand der endonasalen Nasennebenhöhlenchirurgie

“…Eine Erweiterung der transantralen Technik mit 2 Trepanationsöffnungen in der Kieferhöhlenvorderwand und Dilatation des hinteren Siebbeins ist beschrieben [1119]. Dies scheint nicht zwangsläufig weniger invasiv als ein endoskopisches transnasales Vorgehen.…”

Comprehensive review on endonasal endoscopic sinus surgery

“…An extension of the transantral technique with 2 trepanation openings in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus and dilatation of the posterior ethmoid is described [ 1115 ]. This does not seem to be necessarily less invasive than an endoscopic transnasal approach.…”