Article
Nasal and paranasal sinus endoscopy, computed tomography and microbiology of upper airways and the correlations with genotype and severity of cystic fibrosis.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Jan 2007
Sakano Eulalia, Ribeiro Antonio F, Barth Leo, Condino Neto Antonio, Ribeiro José D
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Many studies have assessed clinical and functional aspects of lower airway affections in cystic fibrosis. Conversely, few studies have been performed to assess the clinical and functional affections of upper airways. The objective of the present study was to correlate the variables obtained by nasal and paranasal sinuses endoscopy, paranasal sinus laboratory and computed tomography (CT) scan findings,...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Age Factors
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Endoscopy
- Eosinophils
- Female
- Genotype
- Homozygote
- Humans
- Male
- Nasal Polyps
- Neutrophils
- Oropharynx