Analysis on non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis for 59 cases by endoscopic sinus surgery / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the etiology and clinical features of non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis and to evaluate the methods and curative effects of endoscopic sinus surgery.@*METHOD@#The denial and follow-up data of 59 patients with non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis were retrospectively analyzed.@*RESULT@#Following up for 2-5 years, no complications were observed. Fifty-seven patients were cured and two cases were recurred.@*CONCLUSION@#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.