Source: Springer
The present study compared middle turbinate resection versus its preservation in patients with chronic polypoid rhinosinusitis undergoing FESS. In this clinical trial study, 105 patients with chronic polypoid rhinosinusitis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery were involved. In the study group, patients underwent endoscopic sinus surgery along with partial middle turbinate resection, while in the control group only endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. SNOT-22 test results (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test) and CT scan of paranasal sinuses results (Lund- Mackay), quality of life, the smell status and nasal congestion were recorded before the operation and then 6 months after the surgery.