Atrophic Rhinitis
Conditions
Keywords
atrophic rhinitis, implants, Polytetrafluoroethylene
Brief summary
This is a retrospective study, involving patients with atrophic rhinitis, that underwent Gore tex® implants in the nasal fossa. The Fetid Rhinitis or Atrophic Ozena is a chronic illness characterized by yellowish secretion in the initial phase and the other phases with fetid crusts and atrophy of the mucous bone covering. Diverse theories exist that try to explain the appearance of this pathology, such as: hereditary factors, immunological alterations, viral infection and nutritional lack. Currently, its etiology remains unknown. As there isn't any ideal treatment already established, this technique improves the options of treatment. All patients have improved after the procedure.
Detailed description
Data about 5 patients that underwent surgery to implant polytetrafluoroethylene in the nasal fossa was collect. The symptoms and complications were described.
Interventions
OTHERimplants of polytetrafluoroethylene in tha nasal fossa
surgical implants of polytetrafluoroethylene in the nasal fossa
Sponsors
Hospital Felicio Rocho
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Symptoms of atrophic rhinitis, with previous clinical treatment without good results
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with mental illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| improvement of fetid crusts and atrophy of the mucous bone covering | after surgery recovery |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| lack of side effects such as infection | after the treatment |
Outcome results
None listed