scholarly journals SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS AND NASAL POLYPS UNDER ELECTIVE DENTAL IMPLANTAT PLACEMENT WITH SINUS LIFTING SURGERY

Author(s):  
Ya.V. Shkorbotun

Dental implant placement is widely used method of dentition restoration, and if necessary, is performed with subantral augmentation of bone tissue and can be associated with an increased risk of complications in cases of mucosa alterations. To the disease and patency of the ostiomeatal complex and to minimize the possible risks is the key task when preparing patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps for sinus lifting. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of shaver polipectomy method in chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps on the outcomes of sinus lifting and the frequency rate of complications. Materials and methods. The study was based on data obtained from 72 patients having chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, who underwent endoscopic functional sinus surgery according to the principles of sparing effect on the periosteum in the alveolar bay (periosteum-preserving technology). The patients were divided into two groups: I group included 35 patients subjected to shaver polypectomy; II group consisted of 37 individuals operated on by standard conventional method. Results. The average total Lund-Mackay (LM) score before endoscopic rhinosurgery in I group was 14.57±0.52 scores, and 13.32±0.6 scores in the II group. It went down to 4.26±0.38 in I group and to 4.61±0.39 in II group (p <0.05) 3 months after the intervention. In the 6th month of post-surgical follow up there was a significant increase in the total LM score in the patients of II group up to 6.84±0.6 that indicates a more stable result after shaver-assisted sinusotomy. The incidence of sinus lifting complications after endoscopic polypectomy was 24.32±7.05% of cases in the patients of I group compared to the individuals of II group having 2 37.14±8.17% of complicated cases (p <0.05). Sinus lifting and dental implant placement were found out to be effective in all patients of I group and in 94.29±3.92% of patients in the II group. Conclusions. Endoscopic intervention stuck to principles of preserving periosteum and providing appropriate therapeutic support to patients with chronic rhinosinusitis under control allows oral surgeons to perform safe dental implant placement with subantral bone augmentation. Applying shaver-assisted periosteum-preserving technique for surgical treatment of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps provides a longer clinical effect and reduces the incidence of postoperative complications of subantral bone augmentation by 12.82%.

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e042413
Author(s):  
Shaun Kilty ◽  
Kednapa Thavorn ◽  
Arif Janjua ◽  
John Lee ◽  
Kristian MacDonald ◽  
...  

IntroductionChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is common, with a Canadian prevalence of 5%, and associated with significant morbidity. Understandably, CRS impairs workplace productivity but that productivity substantially increases following surgical treatment. CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), the most common type of CRS, is usually treated with a combination of medications and endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Historically, surgical treatment has only been performed in the operating room at a cost of about $C3500. However, recent studies have shown that a de-escalated procedure, endoscopic polypectomy performed in clinic (EPIC), can provide an improvement in patient symptoms to levels equal to those for ESS. Moreover, EPIC has additional proposed advantages including shorter recovery time, significantly lower cost to the healthcare system and shorter wait time for the patient. There is currently insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about the superiority of polypectomy or ESS for the management of CRSwNP.Methods and analysisWe designed a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial to evaluate whether EPIC was non-inferior to the current clinical standard, ESS for the treatment of CRSwNP. The primary outcome is the Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 score measured at baseline and at 3 months after surgery. Other outcomes include peak nasal inspiratory flow, quality of life measured by the EuroQoL 5 Dimensions 5 Levels questionnaire and work impairment using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire.We aim to recruit 140 patients from sites across Canada. Participants will be randomly assigned to EPIC or ESS and followed up for 3 months in clinic after the procedure. Additionally, participants will enter a 5-year long-term follow-up period.Ethics and disseminationThis study was approved by the Ottawa Health Sciences Network Research Ethics Board for all sites in Ontario, Canada (study number CTO0801). Sites located outside of Ontario obtained approval from their local/institutional research ethics board.Trial registration numberNCT02975310.


2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-320
Author(s):  
G. L. Shumkova ◽  
E. L. Amelina ◽  
V. M. Svistushkin ◽  
E. V. Sin’kov ◽  
S. A. Krasovskiy ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to evaluate prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and nasal polyps in adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in Russian Federation. Additionally, we investigated the clinical course of CRS and developed the optimal therapeutic strategy.Methods. Three hundred and forty eight CF patients were involved in the study. Physical examination, computed tomography (CT) of paranasal sinuses and audiometry, if needed, were used. CRS and bilateral nasal polyps were diagnosed in 28 patients. Nasal endoscopy, SNOT-20 questionnaire, rhinomanometry, micro - biological examination of sputum and mucus from paranasal sinuses (obtained during puncture or surgery), spirometry, and measurement of serum markers of inflammation were used. Endoscopic sinus surgery was used in 14 patients (the group 1) and others were treated non-surgically (the group 2). Both group were treated during 6 months using intranasal mometasone, mucolytics and antibiotics via PARI SINUSTM nebulizer.Results. An improvement in symptoms, CT signs, rhinomanometry parameters and endoscopic signs was seen in both groups after treatment and was more prominent in the surgical treatment group compared to the non-surgical treatment group. Bacterial load reduction in nasal sinuses, decrease in the rate of pulmonary disease exacerbations, and an improvement in oxygen blood saturation were found in the surgical treatment group only. Treatment of CRS did not affect lung function, sputum microbiology and serum inflammatory markers.Conclusion. Endoscopic sinus surgery followed by intranasal mucolytics and antibacterials is an effective and well-tolerated treatment in adult CF patients with CRS. 


Author(s):  
Judd Sher ◽  
Kate Kirkham-Ali ◽  
Denny Luo ◽  
Catherine Miller ◽  
Dileep Sharma

The present systematic review evaluates the safety of placing dental implants in patients with a history of antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drug therapy. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Web of Science, and OpenGrey databases were used to search for clinical studies (English only) to July 16, 2019. Study quality was assessed regarding randomization, allocation sequence concealment, blinding, incomplete outcome data, selective outcome reporting, and other biases using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale and the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist for case series. A broad search strategy resulted in the identification of 7542 studies. There were 28 studies reporting on bisphosphonates (5 cohort, 6 case control, and 17 case series) and one study reporting on denosumab (case series) that met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. The quality assessment revealed an overall moderate quality of evidence among the studies. Results demonstrated that patients with a history of bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis are not at increased risk of implant failure in terms of osseointegration. However, all patients with a history of bisphosphonate treatment, whether taken orally for osteoporosis or intravenously for malignancy, appear to be at risk of ‘implant surgery-triggered’ MRONJ. In contrast, the risk of MRONJ in patients treated with denosumab for osteoporosis was found to be negligible. In conclusion, general and specialist dentists should exercise caution when planning dental implant therapy in patients with a history of bisphosphonate and denosumab drug therapy. Importantly, all patients with a history of bisphosphonates are at risk of MRONJ, necessitating this to be included in the informed consent obtained prior to implant placement. The James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry Honours program and the Australian Dental Research Foundation Colin Cormie Grant were the primary sources of funding for this systematic review.


2021 ◽  
pp. 000348942199503
Author(s):  
Michael A. Belsky ◽  
Erica Corredera ◽  
Hridesh Banerjee ◽  
John Moore ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
...  

Objectives: Previous work showed that higher polyp mast cell load correlated with worse postoperative endoscopic appearance in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Polyp epithelial mast cells showed increased expression of T-cell/transmembrane immunoglobulin and mucin domain protein 3 (TIM-3), a receptor that promotes mast cell activation and cytokine production. In this study, CRSwNP patients were followed post-operatively to investigate whether mast cell burden or TIM-3 expression among mast cells can predict recalcitrant disease. Methods: Nasal polyp specimens were obtained via functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and separated into epithelial and stromal layers via enzymatic digestion. Mast cells and TIM-3-expressing mast cells were identified via flow cytometry. Mann-Whitney U tests and Cox proportional hazard models assessed whether mast cell burden and TIM-3 expression were associated with clinical outcomes, including earlier recurrence of polypoid edema and need for treatment with steroids. Results: Twenty-three patients with CRSwNP were studied and followed for 6 months after undergoing FESS. Higher mast cell levels were associated with earlier recurrence of polypoid edema: epithelial HR = 1.283 ( P = .02), stromal HR = 1.103 ( P = .02). Percent of mast cells expressing TIM-3 in epithelial or stromal layers was not significantly associated with earlier recurrence of polypoid edema. Mast cell burden and TIM-3+ expression were not significantly associated with need for future treatment with steroids post-FESS. Conclusions: Mast cell load in polyp epithelium and stroma may predict a more refractory postoperative course for CRSwNP patients. The role of TIM-3 in the chronic inflammatory state seen in CRSwNP remains unclear.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215265672110038
Author(s):  
Markus Jukka Lilja ◽  
Anni Koskinen ◽  
Paula Virkkula ◽  
Seija Inkeri Vento ◽  
Jyri Myller ◽  
...  

Objectives The aim was to compare the control of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), in patients with/without nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD). Study Desing: A retrospective hospital-based sample of CRSwNP patients with/without NERD with follow-up. Setting Tertiary rhinology centers. Methods Electronic patient record data from 116 CRSwNP patients (46 with NERD and 70 without NERD) undergoing ESS during 2001–17 were studied. Mean follow-up time was 9.9 years (range 1.1–15.3). Endpoints reflecting uncontrolled CRSwNP were revision ESS, and need for rescue/advanced therapy (e.g. antibiotics, oral corticosteroids and/or biological therapy) during follow-up. NERD was variable of interest and gender, age, asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), smoking, Lund-Mackay (LM) score of sinus computed tomography scans previous ESS and baseline total ethmoidectomy were used as covariates. Results Twenty-one (49.7%) NERD patients and 18 (25.7%) non-NERD patients underwent revision ESS within a mean ± SD of 4.3 ± 2.8 and 3.7 ± 2.6 years, respectively (p = .013, by Logrank test). In Cox´s regression models, NERD, female gender, young age, asthma, AR, previous ESS, and lack of total ethmoidectomy were associated with revision-ESS. In adjusted model, only the total ethmoidectomy predicted revision-free survival. In adjusted logistic regression model, there was an insignificant trend that NERD and LM score were associated with the need for rescue/advanced therapy in the follow-up. Conclusions Patients with NERD had higher risk of uncontrolled CRSwNP than patient group without NERD, as measured by revision ESS and/or need for rescue/advanced therapy in the follow-up. In addition, baseline total ethmoidectomy was associated with revision-free survival.


Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1059
Author(s):  
Yu-Tsai Lin ◽  
Wei-Chih Chen ◽  
Ming-Hsien Tsai ◽  
Jing-Ying Chen ◽  
Chih-Yen Chien ◽  
...  

Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) is a member of the JAK family that transduces cytokine-mediated signals via the JAKs/STATs (signal transducer and activator of transcription proteins) pathway, which plays an important role in many inflammatory diseases. This study investigates the association of p-JAK2 and JAK2-associated cytokines from nasal polyp (NP) tissue with disease severity, and evaluates the p-JAK2-mediated STATs in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with NP. Sixty-one CRSwNP patients with nasal polyps undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery were enrolled, while the turbinate tissues from 26 nasal obstruction patients were examined as the control group. Elevated levels of p-JAK2 were detected in CRSwNP, and significantly correlated with scores of disease severity (LMK-CT, TPS, and SNOT-22). Expressions of the JAK2-associated cytokines, such as IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, G-CSF, and IFN-γ were significantly higher in CRSwNP than in the controls, while the levels of IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, or G-CSF had positive correlation with scores of disease severity. Moreover, markedly increased expression of p-STAT3 in CRSwNP was observed relative to the control. Taken together, these data showed that the JAK2-associated cytokines including IL-6 and G-CSF may stimulate JAK2 phosphorylation to activate p-STAT3, indicating an association with disease severity and supporting its development of JAK2 inhibitor as a potential therapeutic agent for CRS.


2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110197
Author(s):  
Yue Peng ◽  
Zhao Liu ◽  
Zhijian Yu ◽  
Aiwu Lu ◽  
Tao Zhang

Objective: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNPs) remains a major challenge due to its high recurrence rate after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). We aimed to investigate the risk factors of recurrence among patients who underwent ESS for Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Methods: Prospective cohort study including 391 cases in a single institution receiving ESS were included for analysis from 2014 and 2017. Baseline characteristics including rectal Staphylococcus aureus ( S aureus) carriage in patients receiving ESS for CRSwNPs. The primary outcome was the recurrence of CRSwNPs. Multivariate regression model was established to identify independently predictive factors for recurrence. Results: Overall, 142 (36.3%) cases with recurrence within 2 years after ESS were observed in this study. After variable selection, multivariate regression model consisted of 4 variables including asthma (odds ratio [OR] = 3.41; P < .001), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug allergy (OR = 2.27; P = .005), previous ESS (OR = 3.64; P < .001), and preoperative carriage of S aureus in rectum (OR = 2.34; P = .001). Conclusions: Based on our results, surgeons could predict certain groups of patients who are at high risk for recurrence after ESS. Rectal carriage of S aureus is more statistically related to the recurrence of CRSwNP after ESS compared with skin and nasal carriage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-386
Author(s):  
D.A.E. Dietz de Loos ◽  
S. Ronsmans ◽  
M.E. Cornet ◽  
P.W. Hellings ◽  
V. Hox ◽  
...  

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a frequent condition that is treated by endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) when medical treatment fails. Irritating or sensitizing airborne agents can contribute to uncontrolled CRS. A prior study showed a linear correlation between occupational exposure and the number of ESS. Methods: In this cross-sectional study we tested the hypothesis that occupational exposure is a risk for undergoing ESS. We sent questionnaires enquiring occupational exposure in patients with CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) or CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). An expert assessed blindly the reported work exposures to inhaled agents. The relationship between occupational exposure on undergoing ESS was analysed. Results: Among all patients who underwent ESS (n=343), 30% reported a relevant occupational exposure, which is significantly higher than the 4.8% found among CRS patients that underwent no prior sinus surgery (n=21). Besides occupational exposure, self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma were independent variables contributing to the chance of undergoing ESS. Conclusion: In our study we confirm occupational exposure as a risk factor for uncontrolled CRS, if defined by undergoing ESS. In CRS patients with uncontrolled symptoms, despite maximal conservative therapy, the clinician should explore the possible contribution of occupational exposure.


2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Zuzana Balatková ◽  
Zdeněk Knížek ◽  
Jan Vodička ◽  
Jan Plzák

The aim of this paper is to present an up-to-date information about therapeutical options in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. First choice therapy is a long term regular application of intranasal steroids in combination with salinic solution douches. If this treatment is not eff ective enough, then the pulses of systemic steroids are indicated. If the sufficient control of the disease is not achieved, then surgery is a therapeutic choice; it means functional endoscopic sinus surgery in the extent corresponding to the extension of the sinus disease. However, there remains a certain group of patients in whom the results with this treatment are not optimal. The type 2 immunopathological response affects relevantly the course of the disease. Nowadays, the research is done in this field. Specific agents, which are able to block circulating inflammatory mediators or bind receptors for these mediators are developed and studied. The results of the studies having been completed by now are promising. Keywords: biological therapy – chronic rhinosinusitis – nasal polyps – dupilumab – immunoglobulin E – interleukin


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