Clinical analysis of non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in 42 cases

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of functional endoscopic sinus surgery for non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.Methods Clinical data of 42 patients suffering from non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis confirmed pathologically from 2009 to 2011 was analyzed retrospectively.The analyzed data included endoscopic examination,sinus CT scan,clinical manifestations,and surgical outcome.Results Postoperative pathological observations displayed fungi and hyphae in all specimens.All the 42 patients were followed up for more than one year postoperatively without recurrence.Conclusions Adequate drainage of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and complete removal of fungal masses from sinus cavity are essential for successful management of non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.