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The antrochoanal polyp
P Levie1, D Orban, P J Verheyden
1ENT Department Head and Neck Surgery, Ste Anne-St Remi, Institut Médical Edith Cavell, Brussels, Belgium. Patrick.levie@skynet.be
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
|July 13, 2000
Abstract:
The different varieties of choanal polyps are reviewed by the authors according to their implantation pedicle. Their histology, possible pathogenesis, the various symptoms, steps in the diagnostic procedure and differential diagnoses are also described. Finally, the various modes of treatment are discussed, focussing in particular on the surgical methods and the new possibilities offered by developments in the field of endoscopy.