Association of Krouse Classification for Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma With Recurrence: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The risk factors for the recurrence of sinonasal inverted papilloma are still unclear.

Objective

To investigate the potential association between the Krouse classification and the recurrence rates of sinonasal inverted papilloma.

Data sources

The EMBASE and MEDLINE databases were searched for the period January 1, 1964, through September 30, 2016, using the following search strategy: (paranasal sinuses [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms] OR sinonasal [all fields]) AND (inverted papilloma [MeSH terms] OR (inverted [all fields] AND papilloma [all fields]).

Study selection

The inclusion criteria were (1) studies including sinonasal inverted papilloma only and no other forms of papillomas, such as oncocytic papilloma; (2) minimum follow-up of 1 year

SUBMITTER: Lisan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5710354 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature