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Gore Tex Implants in the Treatment of Atrophic Rhinitis

Suspended
Conditions
Atrophic Rhinitis
Interventions
Other: implants of polytetrafluoroethylene in tha nasal fossa
Registration Number
NCT00832403
Lead Sponsor
Hospital Felicio Rocho
Brief Summary

This is a retrospective study, involving patients with atrophic rhinitis, that underwent Gore tex® implants in the nasal fossa.

The Fetid Rhinitis or Atrophic Ozena is a chronic illness characterized by yellowish secretion in the initial phase and the other phases with fetid crusts and atrophy of the mucous bone covering. Diverse theories exist that try to explain the appearance of this pathology, such as: hereditary factors, immunological alterations, viral infection and nutritional lack. Currently, its etiology remains unknown. As there isn't any ideal treatment already established, this technique improves the options of treatment.

All patients have improved after the procedure.

Detailed Description

Data about 5 patients that underwent surgery to implant polytetrafluoroethylene in the nasal fossa was collect. The symptoms and complications were described.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
SUSPENDED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
Inclusion Criteria
  • Symptoms of atrophic rhinitis, with previous clinical treatment without good results
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with mental illness

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
polytetrafluoroethyleneimplants of polytetrafluoroethylene in tha nasal fossa-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
improvement of fetid crusts and atrophy of the mucous bone coveringafter surgery recovery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
lack of side effects such as infectionafter the treatment
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