Nasal polyposis is seen in many disease states, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Since the quality of life for patients afflicted with this condition decreases, such patients frequently seek medical help. Further, the relationship between the upper and lower respiratory tract makes the treatment of nasal polyposis of critical importance. New research findings, as well as new technical developments, have changed the conventional medical and surgical approaches to treating nasal polyposis, the result of which has been significant advances in the management of the disease. This book, written by authors internationally recognized for their laboratory research and clinical practice, is lavishly illustrated and reader-friendly. It includes the latest information on nasal polyposis, and aims to help the reader improve the daily management of patients affected by this condition.

T. Metin Önerci is full Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at the Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. He serves as General Secretary of the International Rhinologic Society and is the immediate Past President of the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Society in Turkey. He recently also served as President of the International Society of Otorhinolaryngologic Allergy and Immunology, as President of the European Rhinology Society and as President of the ISIAN (International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose).

History of Nasal Polyposis.- Epidemiology of Nasal Polyps.- Pathology of Nasal Polyps.- The Inflammatory Process in Nasal Polyposis: Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Electrophysiology.- Eosinophil.- Radiologic Imaging of Nasal Polyposis.- Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Nasal Polyps.- Mucin Expression in Nasal Polyps.- Biofilms.- Staphylococcus-aureus-derived Superantigens in Nasal Polyp Disease.- Fungal-Induced Inflammation and Nasal Polyps.- Categorization of Nasal Polyps.- Nasal Polyps and Lower Respiratory Tract Relationship.- Nasal Polyp, Analgesic Intolerance, and Bronchial Hyperreactivity.- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis.- Vasculitis Including ChurgStrauss Syndrome.- Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis.- Nasal Polyposis in Children: A Differential Diagnosis and Algorithm.- Olfaction and Nasal Polyposis.- New Areas for Investigation: Nitric Oxide.- Current Concepts on the Pathomechanisms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps.- Relapses After Surgery and Their Prevention.- Cortison Therapy in Nasal Polyposis.- Antifungal Treatment (Topical/Systemic).- Antibiotic Treatment (Topical/Systemic).- Aspirin Intolerance.- Where Are We in the Medical Treatment of Nasal Polyps.- Anesthetic Management in Nasal Polypectomy.- Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis.- Nasalisation in the Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis.- Reasons for Failure and Complications of Surgery in Diffuse Nasal Polyposis.- Nasal Polyposis: Aggressive Sinus Marsupialization Including the Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Procedure.- Evaluation of Surgical Treatments.