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Antroscopy in maxillary sinus disease associated with nasal polyposis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. G. Gilbert
J. G. Gilbert*
Affiliation:
Timaru, New Zealand
*
J. G. Gilbert, F.R.C.S., Timaru Public Hospital, High Street, Timaru, New Zealand
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Abstract

Although the association of maxillary sinusitis with nasal polyps is widely recognized little has been written on its precise incidence and degree. Antroscopy of 70 antra with ipsilateral polyps showed a high incidence of mucosal abnormalities, retained secretions and ostial narrowing. Comparison of these findings with pre-operative X-rays showed the latter were unreliable in detecting retained antral fluid. It is concluded that in nasal polyposis the antra warrant careful assessment and that antroscopy is a highly satisfactory method for this purpose.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 9 , September 1989 , pp. 861 - 863
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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