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  • Title: [Different treatments of the middle turbinate and maxillary sinus in endoscopic sinus surgery and the curative effect].
    Author: Shen YM.
    Journal: Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao; 2004 Sep; 24(9):1082-3. PubMed ID: 15447873.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To observe the long-term therapeutic efficacy endoscopic sinus surgery with different treatments of the middle turbinate and maxillary sinus. METHODS: Endoscopic sinus surgery was performed in 391 patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polypi, who were followed up for 0.5 to 2.5 years postoperatively. RESULTS: Of the patients receiving the operation, 328 were cured, 53 showed improvement, and 10 failed to respond to the treatment, with a total efficacy rate of 97.5%. The major complication of this surgery was nasal cavity adhesion. CONCLUSIONS: Appropriate treatment of the middle turbinate and maxillary sinus in endoscopic sinus surgery with postoperative comprehensive therapy may enhance the therapeutic efficacy and reduce postoperative complications.
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