Foley´s cateter as a coadjuvant on middle face reconstruction

Abstract

Objectives: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare and aggressive lesion. The present work aims to report the case of a resection of adenoid cystic carcinoma and maintenance of the bone framework performed using a Foley catheter insufflated with saline solution. Case report: A patient who underwent resection of an adenoid cystic carcinoma in the maxilla with destruction of the orbital floor was reported. The case was carried out at Hospital Josina Machel in Luanda, Angola. The region has a considerable shortage of fixation materials and others, which makes maxillofacial reconstructions with the necessary excellence impossible. The realization of microvascularized grafts or customized implants becomes unfeasible due to the costs and technology used for this purpose. Conclusion: The Foley catheter is a viable alternative in cases of reconstruction of the middle third of the face with involvement of the maxillary sinus and orbital floor in areas that are more difficult to access.