The Role of Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy and a Computed Tomography Scan (Nose and PNS) in the Assessment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comparative Evaluation of the Two Techniques

Introduction: The objective components of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) diagnosis require confirmatory findings from either diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) or a computed tomography (CT) scan. Chronic affects significant population worldwide, imposing huge toll on the human economy as well quality life. Thus, it is particularly important to define cost-effective and easily available tool for it. Hence, we have conducted this study with aim assessing effectiveness DNE in comparison CT evaluating CRS. Material Methods: Eighty participants fulfilling symptom criteria CRS underwent CTs their noses paranasal sinuses (PNS) DNE. Standard Lund–Mackay Lund–Kennedy scores were awarded all based A comparative analysis was done. Results: had 92.31% sensitivity, 73.33% specificity, 93.75% positive predictive value, 68.75% negative 88.75% accuracy. Conclusion: We suggest that be used an early clinical assessment suspected patients (based criteria). helps decrease usage CT, thereby decreasing cost radiation exposure. Computed may added having anatomical defects (affecting endoscopic visualization) refractory disease, where surgery has been planned.