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Nasal polyposis is seen in many disease states, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Since the quality of life for patients afflicted with this condition decreases, such patients frequently seek medical help. Further, the relationship between the upper and lower respiratory tract makes the treatment of nasal polyposis of critical importance. New research findings, as well as new technical developments, have changed the conventional medical and surgical approaches to treating nasal polyposis, the result of which has been significant advances in the management of the disease. This book, written by authors internationally recognized for their laboratory research and clinical practice, is lavishly illustrated and reader-friendly. It includes the latest information on nasal polyposis, and aims to help the reader improve the daily management of patients affected by this condition.
Sommario
History of Nasal Polyposis.- Epidemiology of Nasal Polyps.- Pathology of Nasal Polyps.- The Inflammatory Process in Nasal Polyposis: Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Electrophysiology.- Eosinophil.- Radiologic Imaging of Nasal Polyposis.- Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Nasal Polyps.- Mucin Expression in Nasal Polyps.- Biofilms.- Staphylococcus-aureus-derived Superantigens in Nasal Polyp Disease.- Fungal-Induced Inflammation and Nasal Polyps.- Categorization of Nasal Polyps.- Nasal Polyps and Lower Respiratory Tract Relationship.- Nasal Polyp, Analgesic Intolerance, and Bronchial Hyperreactivity.- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis.- Vasculitis Including Churg Strauss Syndrome.- Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis.- Nasal Polyposis in Children: A Differential Diagnosis and Algorithm.- Olfaction and Nasal Polyposis.- New Areas for Investigation: Nitric Oxide.- Current Concepts on the Pathomechanisms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps.- Relapses After Surgery and Their Prevention.- Cortison Therapy in Nasal Polyposis.- Antifungal Treatment (Topical/Systemic).- Antibiotic Treatment (Topical/Systemic).- Aspirin Intolerance.- Where Are We in the Medical Treatment of Nasal Polyps.- Anesthetic Management in Nasal Polypectomy.- Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis.- Nasalisation in the Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis.- Reasons for Failure and Complications of Surgery in Diffuse Nasal Polyposis.- Nasal Polyposis: Aggressive Sinus Marsupialization Including the Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Procedure.- Evaluation of Surgical Treatments.
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T. Metin Önerci has been Professor of Otorhinolaryngology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey since 1997, having previously served as Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department. Dr. Önerci has held important positions in a range of medical societies, including President of the International Society of Otorhinolaryngologic Allergy and Immunology (2001-4), General Secretary of the International Rhinologic Society (2005 to the present), President and Honorary President of the Turkish Rhinology Society (since 2000), and President of the European Rhinology Society (2004-6). He is an Associate Editor of Pro Otology and is a member of the editorial boards of several other journals, including Laryngoscope and the International Journal of Rhinology. Dr. Önerci has authored almost 200 papers in national or international journals and many book chapters, and is also the author or editor of 14 books in Turkish and three in English.
Riassunto
Nasal polyposis is seen in many disease states, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Since the quality of life for patients afflicted with this condition decreases, such patients frequently seek medical help. Further, the relationship between the upper and lower respiratory tract makes the treatment of nasal polyposis of critical importance. New research findings, as well as new technical developments, have changed the conventional medical and surgical approaches to treating nasal polyposis, the result of which has been significant advances in the management of the disease. This book, written by authors internationally recognized for their laboratory research and clinical practice, is lavishly illustrated and reader-friendly. It includes the latest information on nasal polyposis, and aims to help the reader improve the daily management of patients affected by this condition.
