Page 31 - Head and neck surgery

During surgery, the maxilla, which is

attached to the anterior cheek skin, is

swung laterally as a complete unit, in order

to expose the tumour in the nasopharynx.

Upon the completion of surgery, the maxilla

is returned to its original position and fixed

with titanium mini plates and screws.

This approach provides a wide access,

allowing resection of advanced

tumours that involve the parapharyngeal

space and skull base.

Wei WI, Lam KH, Sham JS. New approach to the
nasopharynx: the maxillary swing approach. Head Neck

1991; 13(3): 200 – 7.