Glucocorticoid Receptor-beta Overexpression According to Nasal Polyp Severity: Immunohistochemical Study
Journal of Rhinology
;
: 102-106, 2010.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-106646
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The aims of the study were to reintroduce a surgical technique for a "mini" Caldwell-Luc operation and to determine its efficacy. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A prospective study was performed in 23 patients undergoing the "mini" Caldwell-Luc operation. Improvements in clinical symptoms and endoscopic and computed tomographic (CT) findings were evaluated postoperatively over a follow-up period ranging from 6 to 21 months. All patients were surveyed for nasal symptoms (nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, posterior nasal drip, headache, and anosmia), complications (tooth or gum pain, numbness, persistent facial pain, and facial hypo-paresthesia), and recurrence. Preoperative nasal polyps were classified by the Gaskins method, and preoperative paranasal sinusitis was graded according to the Kennedy CT staging system.RESULTS:
Symptom scores were all significantly reduced postoperatively (paired t-test, p<0.05). There were no major complications specific to this technique. Among 29 maxillary sinuses that received the "mini" Caldwell-Luc operation, seven showed recurrence (24%).CONCLUSION:
The "mini" Caldwell-Luc operation provides an alternative method of obtaining access to the maxillary antrum and is associated with minimal morbidity.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Sinusitis
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Facial Pain
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Nasal Polyps
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Prospective Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gingiva
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Headache
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Hypesthesia
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Maxillary Sinus
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Rhinology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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