Correlation between polyp grading system and NOSE scale : lund mackay system and nasometry

Abstract EN

Background : endoscopic polyp-grading system is commonly used for the assessment of patients with Sino nasal polyposis.

however, its strength has not been examined before against any objective measure.

aim of the work : to assess the strength of endoscopic polyp-grading system against valid objective measures and to explore the association between both of them, because endoscopic polyp-grading system is a common assessment procedure in patients with Sino nasal polyposis.

results : hypo nasality is the main symptoms affect quality of life in all patients (100%) with bilateral Sino nasal polyposis suffered from variable degrees of nasal obstruction.

standardized endoscopic polyp-grading system to assess the extent of nasal polyp in clinical practice and to measure the effect of reflected hypo nasality in patients.

these grading scales divided patients into 4 groups according to the size and extension of polyp in the nasal cavity.

comparison between the grades of polyp in endoscopic polyp-grading system and NOSE scale, Lund MacKay system, and Nasometry revealed strong positive correlation (P value : 0.000, 0.000, 0.001 respectively).

relation between patient's results and types of graft used showed no statistically significant differences between them.

conclusion : this study showed the endoscopic polyp-grading system can be used as a reliable tool for the assessment of patients with Sino nasal polyposis.