June 12, 2026 · International forum of allergy & rhinology · DOI: 10.1002/alr.70200

Complications and Clinical Outcomes Following Modified Endoscopic Denker's With Pyriform Aperture Preservation: A Prospective Analysis

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The authors aimed to evaluate the complication rates and clinical outcomes of the modified endoscopic Denker's approach with pyriform aperture preservation (MEDPAP) for treating maxillary sinus and retromaxillary pathologies. Their prospective study of 52 patients found that while temporary complications such as epiphora and hypesthesia were common, they generally resolved within a few months, and there were no cases of nasal valve collapse or disease recurrence. Overall, MEDPAP demonstrated a 100% success rate in managing benign and select malignant conditions.

Yasser Almansour, Lane Donaldson, Khaled Kashlan, Swapna Vemuri, Jun Jin, John R Craig

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