Affiliation. 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. geva_b@hotmail.com. PMID: National Institutes of Health (.gov) Caldwell–Luc Surgery | Ento Key
Indications for the Caldwell-Luc approach in the endoscopic era
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.
Resection or biopsy of tumors in the maxillary sinus or pterygopalatine fossa.
Retrieval of displaced dental roots or other objects from the sinus.
Transantral ligation of the internal maxillary artery. 2. Surgical Procedure Steps
Access for managing midface or orbital floor fractures.