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Cellular regeneration and recovery of the maxillary sinus mucosa. An experimental study in rabbits
T Norlander1, K Forsgren, J Kumlien
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huddinge University Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
Abstract:
Unilateral maxillary sinusitis was induced in 30 New Zealand White rabbits with Streptococcus pneumoniae or Bacteroides fragilis. In another group of 15 rabbits without infection, the sinus mucosa was surgically removed in defined areas. In both series, the sinuses were serially sectioned for histological analysis of the cellular regenerative capacity. In maxillary sinusitis induced by Bacteroides fragilis, an inflammatory and also reparative process involving all mucosal layers including the underlying periosteum was seen. The more superficial trauma as found in pneumococcal sinusitis eventually led to restitution ad integrum. Following surgical removal, the denuded sinus-lining was reepithelized by a flattened ciliated epithelium on a lamina propria displaying fibrosis and lacking serous glands. The restoration of the rabbit maxillary sinus mucosa after surgical trauma thus leads to structural abnormalities of the epithelium as well as the lamina propria, and these changes are likely to interfere with the normal function of the sinus mucosa.
Insights
Bacterial sinusitis and surgical trauma in rabbit maxillary sinuses cause lasting mucosal damage. Healing leads to abnormal epithelium and tissue structure, potentially impairing sinus function.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Maxillary sinusitis is a common condition affecting sinus mucosa.
- Understanding mucosal healing after infection or surgery is crucial for treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the histological changes and regenerative capacity of rabbit maxillary sinus mucosa after bacterial sinusitis or surgical trauma.
Main Methods:
- Unilateral maxillary sinusitis was induced using Streptococcus pneumoniae or Bacteroides fragilis in rabbits.
- Surgical removal of sinus mucosa was performed in a separate group of rabbits.
- Histological analysis of serial sections was used to assess mucosal regeneration.
Main Results:
- Bacteroides fragilis-induced sinusitis showed inflammation and repair involving mucosal layers and periosteum.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae-induced sinusitis resulted in superficial trauma and complete restitution.
- Surgical trauma led to reepithelialization with flattened ciliated epithelium, fibrosis, and loss of serous glands.
Conclusions:
- Surgical trauma to the maxillary sinus mucosa results in structural abnormalities.
- These abnormalities, including epithelial and lamina propria changes, may impair normal sinus function.