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Rhinology
Will a crushed concha bullosa form again?†
Article first published online: 23 MAR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/lary.23234
Copyright © 2012 The American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc.
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Tanyeri, H., Aksoy, E. A., Serin, G. M., Polat, S., Türk, A. and Ünal, Ö. F. (2012), Will a crushed concha bullosa form again?. The Laryngoscope, 122: 956–960. doi: 10.1002/lary.23234
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 APR 2012
- Article first published online: 23 MAR 2012
- Accepted manuscript online: 1 FEB 2012 01:20AM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 11 JAN 2012
- Manuscript Revised: 9 JAN 2012
- Manuscript Received: 12 NOV 2011
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Keywords:
- Concha bullosa;
- crushing;
- endoscopy;
- computed tomography;
- Level of Evidence: 4
Abstract
Objectives/Hypothesis:
This study endoscopically and radiologically evaluated whether a surgically crushed concha bullosa (CB) can form again.
Study Design:
Prospective study.
Methods:
This study included 14 adults who underwent CB surgery between March 2010 and February 2011. The middle turbinate was examined endoscopically and classified pre- and postoperatively into four groups according to size. The CB volume of all patients was measured using pre- and postoperative paranasal sinus computed tomography (CT). The pre- and postoperative measurements were compared using the paired t test.
Results:
This study included 22 CB in 11 men and 3 women with a mean age of 35.85 (range, 20–47) years. The mean follow-up period was 4.42 (range, 2–10) months. The middle turbinates were significantly smaller postoperatively (P < .0005), as was the CB volume measured using paranasal sinus CT (P < .0005).
Conclusions:
The CB crushing technique is an easy, conservative treatment modality. As the CB does not appear to reform after crushing, this technique can be considered a definitive treatment. Nevertheless, these patients should be followed for the long term.