[Clinical analysis of endoscopic sinus surgery on 12 HIV-positive patients with sinusitis].

[Clinical analysis of endoscopic sinus surgery on 12 HIV-positive patients with sinusitis].

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2018 Oct 05;32(19):1495-1498

Authors: Jiang LY, Bao SP

Abstract
Objective: To explore the feasibility of endoscopic sinus surgery on HIVinfected patients. Method: Twelve positive patients suffering from sinusitis undergoing endoscopic treatment were retrospectively analyzed. And the clinical characteristics,treatment and therapeutic effects were summarized. Result: After follow-up up for 1-6 years, 8 cases were cured, 1 case was improved, and 3 cases recurred three months after operation.The effective rate was 75%.The quality of life of patients was improved. Conclusion: For HIV-positive sinusitis patients with surgical indications,endoscopic surgery should be considered if general examinations are normal and full perioperative protections can be taken, and the therapeutic efficacy is definite. CD4+ T cell count should not be regarded as an absolute contraindication of surgery.

PMID: 30550196 [PubMed]

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