Volume: 9 Issue: 2
Year: 2021, Page: 28-33, Doi: https://doi.org/10.47799/pimr.0901.23
Received: Dec. 16, 2020 Accepted: Jan. 2, 2021 Published: Jan. 2, 2021
Background: Chronic maxillary sinusitis is a very common presentation in otorhinolaryngology clinics. It has diverse aetiology and varied symptoms at presentation. Its treatment requires a comprehensive approach for successful outcomes. We in the present study tried to evaluate the aetiology of chronic maxillary sinusitis and outcomes of treatment of chronic maxillary sinusitis.
Methods: Patients presenting with clinical features of Chronic rhinosinusitis of all age groups and sexes were included in the study. The patients were subjected to general examination from head to toe which included the examination of the Respiratory system and cardiovascular system. ENT examination along with head neck was done. X-Ray (Water's view), C.T Scan PNSCoronal, and Sagittal sections for selected patients.
Results: Antibiotics, antihistamines, decongestants, steam inhalations, and in some cases intranasal steroids (Budesonide, Beclomethasone, Fluticasone). Surgery: Antral wash n=16 cases, Intranasal Antrostomy n=2 cases, Caldwell Luc n=2 cases, Maxillary sinoscope n=2 cases, FESS n=38 cases involvinguncinectomy, middle meatal antrostomy, anterior ethmoidectomy, posterior ethmoidectomy, sphenoidotomy, frontal sinus infundibulotomy, and polypectomy.
Conclusion: The commonest organism responsible was streptococcus pneumoniae. Improvement in the diagnostic techniques and availability of nasal endoscopy and CT scan which can show clearly the anatomy of osteomeatal complex has led to better management of the disease. Nasal endoscopes have allowed a meticulous delicate removal of the diseased mucosa which preserving the normal mucosa and structures consequently the postoperative complications are very few and most of the cases get relief from the symptoms of the disease.
Keywords: chronic maxillary sinusitis, Antral wash, Functional Endoscopic sinus surgeries
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Sakinala S. A Clinical Study of Different Modalities for the Management of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis. Perspectives in Medical Research 2021; 9 (1):28-33 DOI:10.47799/pimr.0901.23