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Published on: June 20, 2018
[Evaluation of endoscopic sinus surgery treat fungal rhinosinusitis]
1Department of Otolaryngology, Yaan City People's Hospital, Yaan, 625000, China. gjlr@21cn.com
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of FESS in treating chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.
Method:
Sixty-three cases of chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis were retrospectively analyzed. All used Messerklinger technique, and rinsed periodically after surgery.
Result:
Observed half year to one year, nearly all patients were cured, a few of patients had mild complication.
Conclusion:
FESS surgery is effective in treating chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, and need not use medicine of anti-fungoid.
Insights
Endoscopic sinus surgery effectively treats chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis. This procedure, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), offers a high cure rate without requiring antifungal medication.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rhinosinusitis Research
- Fungal Infections
Background:
- Chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Treatment often involves complex surgical and medical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.
- To determine the necessity of adjunctive antifungal medication post-FESS.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 63 cases diagnosed with chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.
- Application of the Messerklinger technique for endoscopic sinus surgery.
- Routine postoperative sinus irrigation protocols were followed.
Main Results:
- A follow-up period of 6 months to 1 year was conducted.
- Nearly all patients achieved a cure following FESS.
- A small number of patients experienced mild, manageable complications.
Conclusions:
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) demonstrates high effectiveness in treating chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.
- Antifungal medication may not be necessary following successful FESS.
- FESS offers a promising surgical solution for this condition.
