Antrochoanal polyps: Analysis of 16 cases
Rhinology, cilt.36, sa.2, ss.81-85, 1998 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 1998
- Dergi Adı: Rhinology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.81-85
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Antrochoanal polyps, Endoscopic approach
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Antrochoanal polyps are rare lesions. Several surgical techniques have been reported to provide complete cure of the disease. However, inadequate treatment may result in a high rate of recurrences. The aetiological as well as predisposing factors are not well understood. We present a literature review and discuss the clinical, pathological and histological features of 16 patients with antrochoanal polyps, who have been surgically treated by either an endoscopical or a conventional approach. It has been found that allergy has no role in the aetiology of antrochoanal polyps. However, the majority, of the patients has sinonasal disease. The most common pre-operative radiological finding is the mucocoele-like appearance, which has also been confirmed in surgery. It is remarkable that antrochoanal polyps have recurred in 4 out of 8 patients, who have underwent simple intranasal polypectomy and inferior turbinectomy. As compared to conventional technique, the endoscopic approach proves to be superior.