NCT06281873

Closure of Oroantral Fistula (OAF) Using Platelet Rich Fibrin With Middle Meatal Antrostomy

Outpatient Clinic of Alexandria University Teaching Hospital, Egypt

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 9 (actual)
• Sponsor: Alexandria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

the study evaluated the one stage endoscopic middle meatal antrostomy (EMMA) technique with the application of a platelet rich fibrin membrane (PRF) for Oroantral Fistula (OAF) closure and relief of maxillary sinusitis.

Detailed description

This study was conducted on nine eligible patients who complained of OAF with odontogenic sinusitis. Oral fistulectomy was done with proper curettage. Then, EMMA was performed with simultaneous closure of the OAF by application of PRF membrane and covering it with an acrylic splint. Patients were clinically evaluated for closure of the OAF after 14th days postoperatively, relief of the symptoms, and assessment of the pain level. Also, measurement of the size of the bone defect with the aid of computed tomography (CT) preoperatively and 24th weeks postoperatively.

Conditions

• Oroantral Fistula

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	closure by PRF membrane	Oral fistulectomy was done with proper curettage. EMMA was performed. closure of the OAF by application of PRF membrane and covering it with an acrylic splint

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-03-27
• Primary completion: 2023-09-01
• Completion: 2024-02-07
• First posted: 2024-02-28
• Last updated: 2024-02-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt