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  "abstract": "Maxillary sinus mucoceles are uncommon expansile lesions resulting from impaired sinus drainage and mucus accumulation. We report a 19-year-old male with a large left maxillary sinus mucocele identified during planning for bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Preoperative cone-beam computed tomography showed complete sinus occupation with extension into the nasal cavity and toward the nasopharynx. During the independently planned Le Fort I osteotomy, maxillary down-fracture provided direct access, allowing intact removal of the well-encapsulated lesion. Histopathological examination confirmed a mucocele. At 2-month follow-up, the patient had no nasal symptoms, and postoperative imaging demonstrated marked sinus re-aeration without radiographic evidence of residual or recurrent disease. When independently indicated, Le Fort I osteotomy may provide effective access for simultaneous management of selected extensive maxillary sinus mucoceles.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Karaköy Neighborhood, Mehmed Şemseddin Street, Building No. 6, Gölköy Campus, 14030 Bolu, Turkey."
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      "name": "Ömer Faruk Boylu",
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  "pmid": "42948776",
  "published": "2026-10-27",
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  "title": "Removal of a large maxillary sinus mucocele via Le Fort I osteotomy during orthognathic surgery: a case report.",
  "title_text": "Removal of a large maxillary sinus mucocele via Le Fort I osteotomy during orthognathic surgery: a case report.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-31T12:23:04Z",
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  "venue": "Journal of surgical case reports",
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