Post-operative follow-up of chronic rhinosinusitis: a comparative observation

Objective: To evaluate the total response of postoperative endoscopic check-up in chronic rhinosinustitis.Method: The response rates of two groups with chronic rhinosinusitis after the same endoscopic sinus surgery were compared and analyzed according to different follow-up methods.Results: In group A,31 cases were cured,24 were improved and 1 had no response during a six-month follow-up;44 cases were cured and 42 had a response during a twelve-month follow-up.In group B,14 cases were cured,43 were improved and 10 had no response during a six-month follow-up;24 were cured,42 were improved and 1 had no response during a twelve-month follow-up.The response rate between group A and B was of significant difference(χ2=18.387,P0.05).Conclusion: Postoperative endoscopic check-up is the most important factor for increasing the total response of endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis.