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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2021

Clinical evaluation and nasoendoscopic scores of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Samuel Oluyomi Ayodele, Olushola Abdulrhaman Afolabi, Segun Segun-Busari, Habeeb Kayodele Omokanye, Biodun Sulyman Alabi, Foluwasayo Emmanuel Ologe

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Article in The Pan African medical journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Samuel Oluyomi AyodeleDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Olushola Abdulrhaman AfolabiDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Segun Segun-BusariDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Habeeb Kayodele OmokanyeDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Biodun Sulyman AlabiDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Foluwasayo Emmanuel OlogeDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital · NG

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Abstract

introductionchronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is characterised by inflammation of the mucosal lining of the nose and paranasal sinuses for at least 12 weeks duration. Other than the diagnostic criteria that is based on clinical features; nasoendoscopy and/or computerized tomographic scan have been included in the diagnosis. This study seeks to outline the clinical evaluation and nasoendoscopic assessment of CRS patients.

methodsa hospital-based analytical study carried out on 154 participants. Clinical assessment and nasoendoscopy were performed and scored according to the discharge, inflammation and polyps/oedema (DIP) scale. Statistical analysis was carried out and results were presented in charts and tables.

resultsof the 154 participants, 71 (46.1%) were males and 83 (53.9%) females with a male to female ratio of 1: 1.7. Nasal discharge and blockage were the commonest symptoms. Nasoendoscopy had higher yield in the examination of intranasal polyps (NPs) over anterior rhinoscopy. The prevalence of NPs was 26.6%. The result of DIP nasoendoscopic findings revealed more participants with moderate scores. There was a significant statistical difference between the presence of NPs on nasoendoscopy and DIP score.

conclusionnasoendoscopy is an important aspect in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with CRS. It provides a better visualization of NPs; therefore, it should be made routine in the clinical assessment and treatment of patients with CRS. The nasal endoscopic scoring of CRS should be considered as a common practice in clinical setting as well.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChronic DiseaseEndoscopyFemaleHumansInflammationMaleMiddle AgedNasal PolypsNigeriaRhinitisSinusitisYoung AdultChronic rhinosinusitisDIP scoreintranasal polypsnasal endoscopy

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