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Nosulya E.V.

Sverzhevky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology

Kim I.A.

N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University;
National Medical Research Center of Otorhinolaryngology of Federal Medical-Biological Agency

Maksimov V.A.

Irkutsk State Medical University

Chernykh N.M.

Irkutsk State Medical University

Kravchuk A.P.

Izhevsk State Medical Academy

Frequency and variants of pneumatization of intranasal structures and their association with chronic sinusitis

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Nosulya E.V., Kim I.A., Maksimov V.A., Chernykh N.M., Kravchuk A.P.

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Journal: Russian Rhinology. 2021;29(3): 155‑160

DOI: 10.17116/rosrino202129031155

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FREQUENCY AND VARIANTS OF PNEUMATIZATION OF INTRANASAL STRUCTURES AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH CHRONIC SINUSITIS
FREQUENCY AND VARIANTS OF PNEUMATIZATION OF INTRANASAL STRUCTURES AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH CHRONIC SINUSITIS

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Nosulya EV, Kim IA, Maksimov VA, Chernykh NM, Kravchuk AP. Frequency and variants of pneumatization of intranasal structures and their association with chronic sinusitis. Russian Rhinology. 2021;29(3):155‑160. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino202129031155

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Abstract:

Despite a numerous studies, the causes and conditions for development of chronic sinusitis (CS) have not been finally established. It is noted the multiplicity and variety of factors that determine the patterns of occurrence, development and outcomes of chronic sinusitis in each case. A special place within possible causes that create preconditions of functional and pathological changes in the mucous membrane of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses take various development anomalies in the intranasal structures.

OBJECTIVE

Generalization and systematization of literature data on the prevalence and associations of excessive intranasal structures’ pneumatization with chronic sinusitis.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Publications (articles and corresponding abstracts) presented in the PubMed, EMBASE, MedLine and Cochrane Library databases for the period 1995—2020 were used for the analysis.

RESULTS

The numerous studies indicate the pathogenesis role of the ostiomeatal complex obstruction in local inflammation and chronic sinusitis (CS) development. At this, the presence of various options for excessive pneumatization of intranasal structures is considered as a causal factor. However, the presence of certain anatomical anomalies of the nasal cavity is not a prerequisite for the sinusitis’ development. In practical terms, the more important factor is the size of the corresponding anatomical structures. The pathogenesis meanings of pneumatization variants of intranasal structures remains insufficiently studied still. At the same time, the assessment of the presence and, in particular, the size of hyperpneumatized anatomical structures should be taken into account when determining the probability of pathological changes in the PNS and planning their surgical correction.

Keywords:

chronic sinusitis
excessive pneumatization of the intranasal structures
bulla of the middle shell
Galera cells
ethmoid bulla
uncinate scion

Authors:

Nosulya E.V.

Sverzhevky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology

Kim I.A.

N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University;
National Medical Research Center of Otorhinolaryngology of Federal Medical-Biological Agency

Maksimov V.A.

Irkutsk State Medical University

Chernykh N.M.

Irkutsk State Medical University

Kravchuk A.P.

Izhevsk State Medical Academy

Received:

30.06.2021

Accepted:

15.07.2021

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