1 |
Kumral et al.22 Kumral TL, Yildirim G, Uyar Y Sphenochoanal polyps and the optic nerve. Clin Pract. 2012;2:10.
|
1 |
M |
16 |
1-year history of bilateral nasal obstruction and discharge |
Left |
Endoscopic sinus surgery |
No |
While attempting to excise the polyp stalk, dehiscence in the course of the optic nerve was observed |
Postoperatively, saline was applied for one week and antibiotic was given to the patient. The nasal cavity was free of polyps and the sphenoid sinus was clear radiologically |
2 |
Çeçen et al.11 Çeçen A, Kemal O, Atmaca S, Kavaz E. Isolated sphenochoanal polyp: report of three cases. Hippokratia. 2017;21:150–3.
|
1 |
M |
12 |
Nasal obstruction, olfactory dysfunction |
Left |
Endoscopic sphenoidotomy was performed.
The polyp was totally excised with its pedicle which was expanding the sphenoid sinus ostium together with the mucosa inside the sinus where the polyp originated.
|
No |
None |
No recurrence was seen in a three years endoscopic follow-up period |
3 |
Özdek et al.33 Özdek A, Erdem H. Unusual presentations of choanal polyps: report of 3 cases. Ear Nose Throat J. 2014;93:E10–3.
|
1 |
F |
15 |
Left-sided nasal obstruction and retro-orbital headache. |
Left |
The left sphenoid sinus ostium was enlarged endoscopically, and the polyp was removed totally |
No |
None |
No evidence of recurrence was observed during the most recent follow-up, which occurred 15-months postoperatively |
4 |
Al-Qudah et al.1212 Al-Qudah MA. Sphenochoanal polyp: current diagnosis and management. Ear Nose Throat J. 2010;89:311–7.
|
1 |
F |
15 |
Nasal obstruction for 2-years, snoring, nasal discharge |
Left |
Endoscopic sinus surgery |
No |
None |
No evidence of recurrence in 14-months following the procedure |
5 |
Lim et al.1313 Lim WK, Sdralis T Regression of a sphenochoanal polyp in a child. Laryngoscope. 2004;114:903–5.
|
1 |
F |
3y8m |
18-month history of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea |
Left |
The patient underwent adenoidectomy. During the procedure polypoid mass was diagnosed. Endoscopic sinus surgery was undertaken 5-months after adenotonsillectomy, with the purpose of excluding fungal sinus infection. Both nasal cavities were normal, and no mass was seen. Bilateral transethmoid sphenoidotomy revealed normal sinuses |
No |
None |
She remained asymptomatic at follow-up 2 months after the second surgery |
6 |
Crampette et al.1414 Crampette L, Mondain M, Rombaux P. Sphenochoanal polyp in children. Diagnosis and treatment. Rhinology. 1995;33:43–5.
|
2 |
M |
11 |
Nasal obstruction, infraorbital pain, snoring, nasal discharge |
Right; |
Endoscopic sinus surgery
1st surgery: middle meatal antrostomy
2nd surgery: endoscopic sphenoidotomy
|
Yes – patient underwent 2 surgeries |
None |
Four months later, the patient presented with similar symptoms, and a recurrence of the polyp at the same location was observed. After the second surgery and three-year follow-up no recurrence was observed. |
|
|
|
M |
7 |
Nasal obstruction, snoring, headache, hearing loss |
Right |
Endoscopic sinus surgery |
No |
None |
At six-month follow-up no recurrence was observed. |
7 |
Íleri et al.1515 Íleri F, Köybaşioǧlu A, Uslu S. Clinical presentation of a sphenochoanal polyp. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 1998;255:138–9.
|
1 |
F |
14 |
Bilateral nasal obstruction for 11/2 years, snoring, nasal discharge |
Left |
Removal of the nasal lesion was performed under local anesthesia, the posterior part of the left middle turbinate was resected under endoscopic guidance, sphenoid sinus ostium, was widened. |
No |
None |
No recurrence1 year postoperatively |
8 |
Yanagisawa et al.1616 Yanagisawa K, Steven H, Yanagisawa E. Endoscopic view of a sphenochoanal polyp. Ear Nose Throat J. 2000;79:546–8.
|
1 |
F |
14 |
Nasal congestion |
Left |
Resection of the sphenochoanal polyp began with amputation of the choanal portion of the polyp with a microdebrider. The sphenoid sinus ostium was enlarged with a microdebrider and the polyp was completely removed. |
No |
None |
One year after surgery, the patient remains symptom-free and without evidence of recurrence |
9 |
Tosun et al.77 Tosun F Yetiser S, Akcam T Özkaptan Y Sphenochoanal polyp: endoscopic surgery. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2001;58:87–90.
|
2 |
M |
15 |
Nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, and headache for 1 year |
Right |
The patient was operated under local anesthesia. Nasopharyngeal part of the polyp was delivered through the mouth following disconnection from the pedicle
The sphenoid sinus ostium was widened, and the cystic part of the mass was completely taken out from the sphenoid sinus under endoscopic guidance
|
No |
None |
There was no recurrence and no complications during 28-months of follow-up |
|
|
|
F |
14 |
Nasal obstruction, headache and snoring for 2-years |
Right |
The patient was operated under local anesthesia. Following disconnection from pedicle, nasopharyngeal part of the polyp was taken out from the mouth. After widening the ostium, the pedicle, and the cystic part of the polyp in the sphenoid sinus were totally excised under endoscopic vision |
No |
None |
The patient was symptom free and there was no complication or recurrence in the 18-months follow-up period. |