The classic Caldwell-Luc procedure was the only surgical approach used to treat fungal sinusitis until 1985, when Stammberger [3] introduced the endoscopic technique and combined it with the ...

Kupferberg SB. Fungal Sinusitis: Current Trends in Diagnosis and Treatment. MedGenMed 2(1), 2000 [formerly published in Medscape Pulmonary Medicine eJournal 4(1), 2000]. Available at: https ...

They typically result from seasonal allergies or a bacterial infection requiring medical treatment ... system, sinusitis may require hospitalization. Sinusitis caused by a fungal infection ...

A consensus statement from a multidisciplinary panel provided a comprehensive management guide for paranasal sinus fungus balls (PSFB). This guide emphasizes the need for standardized treatment ...

For patients whose symptoms are not relieved with treatment, surgical intervention may help remove fungal detritus and restore sinus function. In some cases, even when medicine is not effective ...

This highlights the evolving understanding of fungal sinusitis management and the need for tailored treatment strategies based on the patient's immune status and disease progression. Invasive ...