Nasal polyposis is seen in many disease states, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Since the quality of life for patients afflicted with this condition decreases, such patients frequently seek medical help. Further, the relationship between the upper and lower respiratory tract makes the treatment of nasal polyposis of critical importance. New research findings, as well as new technical developments, have changed the conventional medical and surgical approaches to treating nasal polyposis, the result of which has been significant advances in the management of the disease. This book, written by authors internationally recognized for their laboratory research and clinical practice, is lavishly illustrated and reader-friendly. It includes the latest information on nasal polyposis, and aims to help the reader improve the daily management of patients affected by this condition.

History of Nasal Polyposis

Epidemiology of Nasal Polyps
Pathology of Nasal Polyps
The Inflammatory Process in Nasal Polyposis: Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Electrophysiology
Eosinophil
Radiologic Imaging of Nasal Polyposis
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Nasal Polyps
Mucin Expression in Nasal Polyps
Biofilms
Staphylococcus-aureus-derived Superantigens in Nasal Polyp Disease
Fungal-Induced Inflammation and Nasal Polyps
Categorization of Nasal Polyps
Nasal Polyps and Lower Respiratory Tract Relationship
Nasal Polyp, Analgesic Intolerance, and Bronchial Hyperreactivity
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Vasculitis Including Churg Strauss Syndrome
Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis
Nasal Polyposis in Children: A Differential Diagnosis and Algorithm
Olfaction and Nasal Polyposis
New Areas for Investigation: Nitric Oxide
Current Concepts on the Pathomechanisms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps
Relapses After Surgery and Their Prevention
Cortison Therapy in Nasal Polyposis
Antifungal Treatment (Topical/Systemic)
Antibiotic Treatment (Topical/Systemic)
Aspirin Intolerance
Where Are We in the Medical Treatment of Nasal Polyps
Anesthetic Management in Nasal Polypectomy
Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis
Nasalisation in the Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis
Reasons for Failure and Complications of Surgery in Diffuse Nasal Polyposis
Nasal Polyposis: Aggressive Sinus Marsupialization Including the Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Procedure
Evaluation of Surgical Treatments.