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OBJECTIVE: To describe the endoscopic approach for management of large jaw cysts and assess the feasibility of endoscopic enucleation as well as analyze its outcome on a wide scale at Mansoura University Hospital MUH. METHODS: This prospective cohort study was done on 23 consecutive cases presenting with different types of large jaw cysts in the period from January 2013 to July 2016 at ENT Department, Mansoura University Hospital. All patients, (16 maxillary & 7 mandibular) cysts, were managed endoscopically. Follow up ranged from 6 to 48 months. RESULTS: All patients showed complete resolution of their symptoms postoperatively except for 2 maxillary case who didn't undergo an antrostomy and 1 mandibular indicated a second look. CONCLUSION: Large jaw cysts lie at the border line of management options. Resection of the affected segment is a radical option but the most deforming. On the other hand, conservative procedures are prolonged and not definitive. To our knowledge this is the first case series of endoscopic enucleation of large maxillary and mandibular cysts, highlighting its advantages in variable types.
