Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic inflammation of nasal & paranasal sinus mucosa that affects the quality of life and causes considerable treatment costs. India is a country where almost 15% of the population is suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis. Computed Tomography scan of paranasal sinuses and diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) are the two commonly used investigative modalities for chronic rhinosinusitis. The objective of this study is to compare the computed tomographic findings to the nasal endoscopy findings in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. This study aims to compare CT PNS and DNE in chronic rhinosinusitis. 50 Patients attending ENT OPD, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam with any sino‐nasal complaints lasting for more than 12 weeks and not responding to medical line of management. Patients are selected by random sampling method. Patients were evaluated with CT scan and DNE. The most common age group found among the patients is 30‐45 yrs (42%). Middle meatal purulent secretions are the most obvious finding in clinical evaluation seen in 33 (66%) cases. Maxillary sinus haziness is seen in 41 (82%) cases on CT scan with majority of cases showing associated sinus involvement. Thereby indicating that in all patients with chronic rhinosinusitis both CT scan and DNE has to be done, to know the exact pathology and to plan for further management. Both CT scan and DNE are complimentary to each other.
How to cite this article:
. Comparative Study Between Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy and CT Paranasal Sinus in Chronic Rhinosinusitis in a Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.134.138
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