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Endoscopic Septoplasty with Limited Two-line Resection: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septal Deviation
Published on: June 20, 2018
State of the art treatment of nasal polyposis
Rony K Aouad1, Alexander G Chiu
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, USA.
Background:
Nasal polyposis represents the end point of multiple inflammatory pathways and controversy continues as to the exact roles of medical and surgical approaches in the management of nasal polyposis.
Methods:
A combination of both is often required to manage polyps adequately with surgery and intranasal steroids remaining the mainstay of therapy.
Results:
Fortunately, new technological advances are making surgery safer and more efficient. In the postoperative period, debridement is effective in reducing the formation of adhesions, and topical medications may play a beneficial role in preventing polyp reformation.
Conclusion:
Additional investigations into the optimal perioperative medical management is needed to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
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