Nasal Polyp Removal
Articles and resources for Nasal Polyp Removal in ENT (otolaryngology).
Nasal polyp removal is a procedure often considered when individuals experience persistent nasal congestion, loss of smell, or sinus infections linked to the presence of nasal polyps. These noncancerous growths develop in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses and can result from chronic inflammation, allergies, or certain medical conditions. When symptoms significantly impact quality of life or do not respond to other treatments, healthcare providers may recommend surgical removal to improve breathing and overall nasal function.
The procedure is typically performed in a specialized setting, such as an outpatient surgical center or hospital, often under local or general anesthesia. Surgeons use endoscopic techniques, which involve inserting a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera and tools into the nasal passages. This minimally invasive approach allows for precise removal of the polyps while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. Patients can generally expect a recovery period that may involve managing mild discomfort and following care instructions to promote healing.
The benefits of nasal polyp removal may include improved airflow, enhanced sense of smell, and reduced frequency of sinus infections. However, like any surgical procedure, there are potential risks involved, such as bleeding, infection, or recurrence of polyps. It is essential for individuals to discuss these factors with their healthcare provider to understand the specific implications for their situation.
Ancient Techniques for Nasal Polyp Removal: Insights From Hippocrates
This research paper examines the methods used in ancient times, specifically during the fifth century BC, to treat nasal polyps. The researchers studied the Corpus Hippocraticum, a collection of 58 vo...Effective Monitoring of Mepolizumab for Nasal Polyp Treatment
This research paper is about a condition called chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), a common inflammation disease affecting the nose and sinuses. One of the treatments approved for this...Effective Nasal Polyp Removal in Children: Comparing Surgical Methods
This research looked at two different surgical methods for treating a type of nasal polyp (a non-cancerous growth in the nose) in children. The first method, called functional endoscopic sinus surgery...Effective Nasal Polyp Removal: Best Corticosteroid Delivery Methods
This research paper is a systematic review of different methods for delivering intranasal corticosteroids to treat chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition that causes inflammation and sw...Effective Nasal Polyp Removal: Comparing Traditional and Reboot
This research paper is about a new surgical technique for treating nasal polyps, which are often difficult to permanently remove and tend to recur. The study looked at 50 patients who had surgery for ...Effective Nasal Polyp Removal: Improving Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This research paper is about a common but chronic inflammatory disease called chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This disease affects the sinuses and can significantly reduce the quality of life for patien...Effective Nasal Polyp Removal: Relief for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This research paper is about a study conducted on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a long-term inflammation of the nasal and sinus lining that lasts more than 12 weeks without any symptom relief. The cur...Effective Nasal Polyp Removal: What You Need to Know About Treatment
The authors of this research paper looked into the effectiveness of using steroid injections to treat non-cancerous growths in the voice box, such as nodules, polyps, cysts, and Reinke's edema. These ...Effective Nasal Rinse Options After Nasal Polyp Surgery Recovery
This study looked at how different types of nasal rinses could help people with a particular type of long-term sinus infection, often linked to nasal growths, caused by aspirin. The researchers compar...Effective Treatments for Nasal Polyp Removal and Management
This research paper is about chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP), an inflammation disease causing symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, loss of smell and facial pain. These symp...Improving Recovery After Nasal Polyp Removal with Budesonide Douching
This research paper is about a study on nasal polyps, which is a common chronic disease of the upper airway. Doctors usually manage this condition by removing the polyps surgically and then using ster...Improving Smell After Nasal Polyp Removal: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is about a study conducted from May 2021 to May 2022, which aimed to understand the presence of specific biomarkers in the nose tissue of patients suffering from chronic sinusitis ...Minimally Invasive Nasal Polyp Removal: a Guide for Patients
This research paper is about nasal dermoid sinus cysts (NDSCs), which are common abnormalities often found in the middle of the face, usually in children. In this study, the researchers focused on a r...Nasal Polyp Removal in Cats and Dogs: Minimally Invasive Techniques
This research paper is about inflammatory polyps in cats and dogs, which are common non-cancerous growths that appear in the ear and nose areas. The paper discusses how minimally invasive techniques, ...Nasal Polyp Removal in Children with Miller's Syndrome Explained
This research paper is about a rare medical condition known as Millers syndrome, described in a 6-year-old child. This condition, which is inherited, causes abnormalities in the face and limbs, such a...Nasal Polyp Removal in Children: Understanding Allergic Fungal
This study looks at allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS), a condition that causes major issues for children. Although a lot has been written about this condition in adults, not much exists for childr...Nasal Polyp Removal: a Guide for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients
This research paper is about chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a long-lasting inflammatory disease affecting the sinuses, and sometimes the nasal passages. It's usually divided into two types - one with n...Nasal Polyp Removal: a Guide for Parents of Children with Afs
This research paper talks about the most common type of fungal sinus infection, called Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS). It's caused by an allergic reaction to certain types of fungi present in the soi...Nasal Polyp Removal: a Guide to Endoscopic Surgery Benefits
This research paper discusses a case of a 23-year-old male patient who had chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps - relatively common growths in the nasal passages. During preparation for his surgery, a C...Nasal Polyp Removal: Addressing Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Risks
This research paper discusses the challenges of treating Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. AFRS is a condition that, while usually benign, can cause vision loss if it...Nasal Polyp Removal: Comparing Traditional Methods and Dermoplasty
This research paper discusses a study that was conducted to compare a traditional treatment for nasal polyps (growths in the nose) with a newer technique called dermoplasty. Dermoplasty involves repla...Nasal Polyp Removal: Do You Need Routine Testing After Surgery?
This research paper is about whether or not it's useful to routinely examine nasal polyps that have been removed during sinus surgery to check for hidden diseases. There isn't a lot of strong evidence...Nasal Polyp Removal: How Ai Can Improve Chronic Rhinosinusitis Care
The research paper is about a new tool called CRSAI 1.0, which was created to help diagnose a condition called chronic rhinosinusitis (long-term inflammation of the sinuses). The tool was developed us...Nasal Polyp Removal: How Cryotherapy Can Help Chronic Sinusitis
This research paper looks at how microbial biofilms, or groups of microorganisms that can stick to surfaces, play a role in making chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a long-term sinus inflammation, worse. ...Nasal Polyp Removal: How Inhalers Improve Sinus Symptoms After Surgery
This study looked at the effectiveness of a special inhaler (EDS-FLU; XHANCE®) that uses a different way to deliver an anti-inflammatory medication for sinus issues. The researchers wanted to see whet...Nasal Polyp Removal: How Mitomycin-C Can Prevent Recurrence
This study looks at whether applying a drug called mitomycin-C (MMC) can help prevent the return of a type of nasal polyp after it has been removed. The researchers divided the patients into two group...Nasal Polyp Removal: Improving Quality of Life for Chronic
This study focuses on patients suffering from a very severe form of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), a condition that causes nasal congestion, runny nose, and other discomforts. Thes...Nasal Polyp Removal: Improving Smell After Sinus Surgery
This research study looked at a condition called Central Compartment Atopic Disease (CCAD), a type of chronic sinusitis. Its effects on the sense of smell were examined in 23 patients (8 men and 15 wo...Nasal Polyp Removal: Improving Speech in Patients with Cleft Palate
This research paper is about a rare medical case involving a 16-year-old girl who had a submucous cleft palate (SMCP) and a nasal septal polyp. A SMCP is a type of birth defect that affects the roof o...Nasal Polyp Removal: Key Insights for Patients with Aerd
This research study looks at a condition called Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD), which is a hard-to-treat disease that affects the respiratory system. The study aimed to understand the ...Nasal Polyp Removal: Key Strategies for Chronic Sinus Infection Relief
This research paper discusses how to best treat a particular type of chronic sinus infection, known as type 2 CRS. Experts from all over the world worked together to come up with 68 potential strategi...Nasal Polyp Removal: Relief for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients
A sinus lift is a common procedure done to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw before a dental implant is put in. However, one potential complication of this procedure is chronic rhinosinusit...Nasal Polyp Removal: Relief From Sinus Pain and Infection
Infectious mononucleosis (IM), often known as "mono," is a common illness caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). It usually causes fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. However, this research ...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
This research paper is about a case of a 20-year-old male patient who suffered from a rare type of fungal infection in his nose and sinus. This type of infection, called Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Angiofibromas in Older Women
This research paper talks about a rare case of angiofibroma, a type of benign tumor, found in the nasal septum (the wall that separates the two nostrils) of a 51-year-old woman. Usually, this type of ...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Angiomatous Antrochoanal Polyps
This research paper is about a type of nasal polyp called the Antrochoanal polyp, and a rare subtype called the Angiomatous polyp. These polyps can sometimes be mistaken for cancer because of their sy...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Antrochoanal Polyps and Treatment
The research paper discusses a rare case of a benign (non-cancerous) tumor called Antrochoanal polyp (ACP) that typically originates from the lining of the maxillary sinus, a space within the cheek bo...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Fungal Causes and Treatment Options
This research paper focuses on a case where a patient had a nasal polyp (a growth in the nose) due to a fungus called Trichoderma harzianum. This type of fungal infection can be severe and often fatal...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Helicobacter Pylori's Role
This research paper studies the presence of a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (HP) in nasal polyps and its relation to stomach HP infection and acid reflux disease (GERD). The study included 36 pa...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Killian Polyps and Treatment
This research paper discusses a rare case of a benign (non-cancerous) nasal tumor known as a Killian polyp, which originated from an unusual part of the nose called the middle turbinate. The tumor was...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Rare Cases of Osseous Metaplasia
This research paper discusses a very rare medical case of osseous metaplasia in a nasal polyp. Osseous metaplasia is a condition in which normal bone forms in soft tissues where it's not usually found...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Risks and Surgical Solutions
The research paper presents a case of an adult patient who had a piece of glass stuck in his nose for 30 years following a nasal injury. This foreign object caused various health issues like chronic s...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Risks of Rare Tumors Like Enp
This research paper presents a unique case of a patient with a type of nasal cancer called extramedullary nasal plasmacytoma (ENP), which developed in the same area where a nasal polyp was previously ...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Surgery and Recovery Outcomes
This research paper is about a study conducted on 30 patients who underwent surgery for nasal polyps - growths in the lining of the nose that can cause various symptoms like a blocked nose, runny nose...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This research paper discusses chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a long-term inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity. CRS is divided into two types: with or without nasal polyps. The standard treatmen...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Surgery for Rare Growths in Adults
A 45-year-old man who had been suffering from chronic nasal congestion in his left nostril went to the doctor. The doctor performed a nasal endoscopy and found a small, stalk-like growth in the back o...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Surgery Options and Benefits
The research paper focuses on the concepts of "functional" and "radical" paranasal sinus surgery, which were previously considered as separate operations. The paper uses data from PubMed, textbooks, a...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding the Latest Surgical Techniques
This research paper talks about a surgical technique called nasalisation, which was first proposed in 1995 to treat a condition known as nasal polyposis. Initially, the technique involved making large...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Treatment for Polypous
This research paper is about a disease called Polypous rhinosinusitis (PRS), a difficult to treat condition characterized by inflammation and the growth of polyps in the nasal and sinus cavities. This...Nasal Polyp Removal: Understanding Treatment Options for Crswnp
This research paper explores the management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), a condition in which polyps (small growths) are visible in the middle part of the nasal cavity. These ...Nasal Polyp Removal: What You Need to Know About Treatment Options
This research paper talks about a woman in her 70s who went to a primary care clinic with sudden dizziness. She was initially diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, an inflammation of the inner ear, and ...Nasal Polyp Removal: What You Need to Know for Better Breathing
This research paper is about polyps in the female reproductive system. Polyps are abnormal growths that can appear in various parts of the body. In women, they are found in the lower reproductive trac...Understanding Angiomatous Nasal Polyps: Symptoms and Removal Options
This research paper discusses a rare type of nasal growth called an "angiomatous nasal polyp." This type of growth is filled with blood vessels and tends to be bigger and bloodier than other types of ...Understanding Brain Risks After Nasal Polyp Surgery Due to Ear Infections
This research paper talks about a medical condition called acute otitis media, which is essentially an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This can be caused either by viruses or bacteria. Th...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal and Its Impact on Smell Disorders
This study looked at how different causes affected the severity, treatment, and outcome of disorders related to smell and taste in 270 patients. They found that trauma-related causes were linked with ...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal and Its Importance for Patients
This study looked at the importance of routinely examining polyps that have been surgically removed from patients with a condition known as chronic rhinosinusitis with bilateral nasal polyps (CRSwNP)....Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients
This study looked at a disease called chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), which is a long-term sinus and nasal problem that often comes back after treatment. This disease can significan...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal for Chronic Sinusitis Patients
This research paper examines the effects of a fungus called Aspergillus flavus on people with a condition called chronic rhinosinusitis, which is a long-lasting inflammation of the sinuses, often acco...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal for Patients with Aerd
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a condition that involves asthma, chronic sinus inflammation with nasal polyps, and intolerance to a certain type of medication. This study looked at ...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal in Children: Causes and Solutions
This study looked at the role of a certain type of molecule, called miR-663, in kids with nasal polyps - growths in the nose that can cause problems like a runny nose or difficulty breathing. The rese...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: a Case of Misdiagnosis
This research paper is about a rare and chronic disease called Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML), which causes harmful growths in the lining of the nose, throat, and voice box. The paper tells the story of a...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: a Guide for Allergy Sufferers
Corticosteroid resistance (CR) is a problem that makes treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases such as allergies difficult. This study explores how a protein called livin might be involved in causi...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: a Guide for Patients with Allergic
This research study investigates the role of a protein called Twist in the development of a condition called eosinophilia in allergic rhinitis (AR), a type of inflammation in the nose that occurs when...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: a Rare Case of Bifid Antrochoanal
The research paper discusses a rare case of a two-part, or bifid, antrochoanal polyp in a 55-year-old man. Antrochoanal polyps are non-cancerous growths that start in the sinus cavity and can extend i...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Causes and Recurrence Insights
This research paper investigates the molecular causes behind the development and recurrence of nasal polyps, which are growths in the nose that can cause discomfort and breathing problems. The researc...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Causes and Treatment Options
This research paper explores what might cause the formation or growth of nasal polyps in people with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a long-term inflammation of the upper airways. Scientists know that n...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Factors That Affect Recurrence
Antrochoanal polyps are non-cancerous growths, usually found on one side of the nose, which often come back after surgical removal, especially if the surgery doesn't completely remove them. This study...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Impact of Asthma and Aspirin
The research paper investigates the relationship between nasal polyps, a form of chronic inflammation in the nose, with asthma and intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid (a common drug used for pain and ...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: MRI Insights for Patients
This study examines how Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used to study nasal polyps in patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (CRSwNP). CRSwNP is a disease where chronic infl...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Recurrence Insights for Patients
This research study aimed to identify a predictor for the long-term recurrence of a chronic sinus disease with nasal polyps, known as Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (Eos-CRSwNP)...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Relief for Allergic Rhinitis
This research paper looks at the role of a specific type of cell, nasal mucosal fibroblasts, in causing allergies in the nose, specifically allergic rhinitis (AR) which is commonly known as hay fever....Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Relief for Chronic Sinusitis
Inflammatory diseases, like asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis (a long-term sinus infection), often come back even after treatment. This is partly due to certain immune cells, known as T cells, that re...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Risks and Eye Complications
This research paper looks at the risks and types of eye-related complications from surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis - a long-term swelling and irritation of the sinuses. The study looked back at 165...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
This study looked into choanal polyps, which are non-cancerous growths that start in the lining of the nose and extend into the airway at the back of the nose. While these growths usually start in a p...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: What Patients Need to Know
This research paper investigates the unique characteristics of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammation of the sinuses, that develops after radiation therapy to the sinuses. The researchers studi...Understanding Nasal Polyp Removal: Why Do They Keep Coming Back?
This research paper investigates why nasal polyps (small, benign growths in the nose) often grow back after being surgically removed, especially in patients with a chronic condition called rhinosinusi...Understanding Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
This research paper is about a disease called Rhinosporidiosis, which affects the moist surfaces of the body like the eyes and nose. This disease isn't well-understood in Colombia, so the researchers ...Understanding Septochoanal Polyps: Symptoms and Removal Options
This research paper discusses a rare type of nasal polyp, known as a septochoanal polyp, which grows from the lining of the nasal septum (the wall dividing the nostrils) towards the choana (the back o...Understanding Sinonasal Angiomatous Polyps: Symptoms and Treatment
This research paper is about a rare type of nasal polyp called a sinonasal angiomatous polyp (SAP). It can be wrongly diagnosed as cancer because its symptoms are similar. The researchers looked back ...Understanding Sphenochoanal Nasal Polyps: Causes and Removal Options
Nasal polyps, which are growths in the nose that can cause blockage, are a common problem. This paper looks specifically at a less well-known type of nasal polyp, called a sphenochoanal polyp. The res...