[Combined paralateronasal and cervical approaches for malignant maxillo-mandibular tumors extending to the infratemporal fossa].

INTRODUCTION

The common anterior paralateronasal approach for malignant maxillo-mandibular tumors extending to the infratemporal fossa is usually difficult, insufficient, or even dangerous.

TECHNICAL NOTE: We report a new approach for tumors extending to the infratemporal fossa. It combines a paralateronasal and a cervical approach indicated for tumors extending to the infratemporal fossa, requiring a total monoblock excision of the tumor with as little esthetic sequel as possible.

DISCUSSION: The main interest of this technique is to offer a large exposure of the facial skeleton and the tumor, and to spare cervical vascular structures.