Mini Caldwell-Luc - How We Do It

Abstract

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery has become the standard of care for chronic sinus disease. However, even with angled endoscopes it is difficult to visualize the entire maxillary sinus and a failure to do so often leads to incomplete disease clearance. This article describes our variation-the Mini Caldwell Luc (MCL) procedure, which we have found effective in disease clearance with minimal morbidity. The advantage of this procedure lies in the fact that the majority or entire procedure may be performed with a 0-degree endoscope and straight instruments.