[Comparative endoscopic and histological findings in chronic sinusitis (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pathology

Background:

• Chronic sinusitis diagnosis often relies on endoscopic evaluation of mucosal appearance.
• Histological examination provides detailed tissue-level information.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare endoscopic findings with histological results in chronic sinusitis patients.
• To assess the reliability of endoscopic diagnosis for surgical indication.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving 93 patients diagnosed with chronic sinusitis.
• Analysis of endoscopic mucosal appearances alongside histological findings.

Main Results:

• Endoscopic mucosal appearances did not consistently correlate with histological findings.
• Discrepancies were observed between visual endoscopic assessment and tissue-level pathology.

Conclusions:

• Endoscopic findings alone are questionable indicators for chronic sinusitis surgery.
• Histological confirmation is crucial for validating endoscopic observations before surgical decisions.