Fibrotic Tissue and Middle Turbinate Exhibit Similar Mechanical Properties. Is Fibrosis a Solution in Nasal Polyposis?
Abstract Introduction Nasal polyposis (NP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the upper airway characterized by overgrowth of nasal mucosa. Recent studies have shown a mechanical dysfunction in the nasal polyp tissue. Objective This study aims to evaluate the mechanical...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2017-04-01
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| Series: | International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0036-1593728 |