Wang Liyan, Li Huijun, Yao Xianyi
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Affiliated First Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2009 May;23(10):448-50.
To explore the etiology and clinical features of non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis and to evaluate the methods and curative effects of endoscopic sinus surgery.
The denial and follow-up data of 59 patients with non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis were retrospectively analyzed.
Following up for 2-5 years, no complications were observed. Fifty-seven patients were cured and two cases were recurred.
Clearing up the infected focus by endoscopic sinus surgery is an effective treatment of non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis. Enlarging the opening of cavity during the operation, the regular irrigation and rechecking after the operation were important for avoiding the recurrence.
