Clinical effects of endonasal sinusectomy with reconstruction of the nasal cavity (Takahashi's method)

Abstract

A follow-up investigation of the results of endonasal sinusectomy with reconstruction of the nasal cavity (Takahashi's method) was carried out in 535 of 1338 patients who underwent endonasal sinusectomies during the 6-year period from 1967 to 1972. The subjective results were as follows: cured 196 (36.6%); improved 234 (47,5%); unchanged 69 (12.9%); aggravated 12 (2.2%). In other words, 450 (84.1%) of the patients were satisfied with the results of the operations. Good results have similarly been obtained in allergic nasal disorders spreading in Japan of late, and concomitant reconstruction of the nasal cavity and desensitization therapy have resulted in improved response.