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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

17-04-2024 | Rhinosinusitis | Original Article

Nasal Septum Deviation in Patients with Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Manar M. Ashour, Tougan T. Abdelaziz, Mohammad S. Mahmoud, Anas Askoura, Soha A. Abuelela, Mohamed I. Saleh, Doaa M. Ashour

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

Abstract

This is a retrospective study exploring the demographics and the role of nasal septum deviation in acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFS); and if this deviation contributes to the laterality predilection of this opportunistic infection. Fifty-six craniofacial CT scans were evaluated by two radiologists blinded to the clinical data and outcome for laterality of the disease; and nasal septal deviation (NSD). NSD was graded based on the measured septal angle of deviation into mild, moderate, and severe and furtherly classified into one of seven types based on Mladina’s classification. High prevalence of remarkable nasal septum deviation existed in our population with AIFS, with type 7 Mldina NSD represented the most prevalent in this population. We found no significant statistical relation between the side of deviation and the initial side of the fungal disease. We recommend screening for early manifestations of AIFS in similar debilitated patients; with high degrees of nasal septum deviation for considering it as an anatomical risk factor.

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Title: Nasal Septum Deviation in Patients with Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Manar M. Ashour
Tougan T. Abdelaziz
Mohammad S. Mahmoud
Anas Askoura
Soha A. Abuelela
Mohamed I. Saleh
Doaa M. Ashour
Publication date: 17-04-2024
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Rhinosinusitis
Post-COVID Syndrome
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04438-1

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Nasal Septum Deviation in Patients with Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

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