IS ANTRAL WASH OUT REALLY INDICATED IN ACUTE BACTERIAL RHINO SINUSITIS?

Abstract

Objective:

We sought to establish its role following a rational conservative treatment with antibiotics and other supportive medicines.

Materials & Methods:

Of the 52 cases of ABRS, that were treated conservatively for varied duration, only 3 cases underwent antral wash out while 7 cases required functional endoscopic sinus surgery to cure the disease.

Result:

The outcome of the conservative treatment was statistically significant (P<.05).

Conclusion:

The study reiterates that indications for antral wash outs are limited for ABRS and it should be restricted for limited indications.

Keywords: antral wash out, conservative treatment, sinusitis