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2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eerika Kalliomäki ◽  
Argyro J. Bizaki-Vallaskangas ◽  
Olli Valtonen ◽  
Markus Rautiainen

AbstractOur aim was to evaluate the effects of balloon sinuplasty on the size of the ostium in the maxillary sinuses in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis from cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) scans of the sinus. This is a blinded retrospective trial in patients who had undergone balloon sinuplasty of the maxillary sinus. CBCT scans were taken and SNOT-22 Quality of Life questionnaire completed before and 12 months after the operation. The size of the maxillary ostium was measured from the CBCT scans three-dimensionally. The association of changes in the SNOT-22 scores of the ostium was analysed. We discovered that the balloon sinuplasty increased the size of the maxillary ostium in all dimensions. The changes were statistically significant (p<0.05) in the axial diameter and the ostium area. The number of patent ostia increased after the intervention. The association between SNOT-22 score and ostium patency were statistically significant before the operation. Our conclusion is that the threedimensional measuring technique provides a reliable method to evaluate ostium dimensions. Balloon sinuplasty increased the size of the maxillary ostium and the result was maintained for 12 months after the operation.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smirnov D. Exilus ◽  
Elliot R. Haut ◽  
Joe Canner ◽  
Emily F. Boss ◽  
Nicholas R. Rowan

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110376
Author(s):  
Justin P. McCormick ◽  
Jonathan Raskin ◽  
Jivianne T. Lee

Balloon sinus dilation (BSD) is a common method of relieving sinus outflow obstruction. With the rising utilization of BSD, increasing numbers of BSD-related complications have also been reported. Here, we report a case of pneumocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid leak following BSD of the frontal sinus. Additionally, a review of the literature regarding BSD complications was performed.


Author(s):  
J Sinnott ◽  
E Chisholm

Abstract Background Balloon sinuplasty is a relatively new surgical technology proposed as a less invasive way of treating chronic rhinosinusitis and frontal sinus disease. It is crucial to monitor safety and efficacy to allow informed clinical decisions and appropriate counselling of patients. There are few papers with long-term follow up. Method Patients were selected for surgery based on symptoms of frontal pain and pressure or headache, pre-operative Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 scores, and computed tomography findings. All were resistant to appropriate medical therapy. Balloon sinuplasty was performed followed by a Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 questionnaire at two months and then two years. Results All patients underwent successful operations with no failure of technology or technique. There were no significant complications. The average Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 score reduced from 46 pre-operatively (standard error: +/− 5.7, n = 9) to 23 at 2 months (standard error: +/− 7.6, n = 7). At 2 years, the average Sino-Nasal Outcome Test score was 23 (standard error: +/− 4.3, n = 6). There was an even larger lasting benefit when pain or pressure symptoms were analysed in isolation. Conclusion This study adds to the evidence of technique safety and feasibility. The procedure resulted in a significant long-term improvement in symptoms.


2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110004
Author(s):  
Arianna Victoria Ramirez ◽  
Macaulay Ojeaga ◽  
Victor Espinoza ◽  
Blake Hensler ◽  
Vincent Honrubia

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines have reshaped the way that we live our lives. Perhaps the most common and strictly adopted measure has been mask wearing. Mask wearing, whether it be cloth, surgical, or N95, has quickly become the new norm in the ongoing struggle against this pandemic and has been proven to be effective in curbing its high infection rate. There has, however, been growing opposition to these policies by a substantial part of the general population who claims that masks are ineffective and can worsen breathing. To some, the choice to use or not use a mask has morphed into a point of political contention, rather than a choice rooted in concerns for public health. This commentary attempts to investigate the validity of these claims and explore how clinicians can encourage the usage of masks despite the fears and confusion against them.


2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132098603
Author(s):  
Anni Koskinen ◽  
Marie Lundberg ◽  
Markus Lilja ◽  
Jyri Myller ◽  
Matti Penttilä ◽  
...  

Objectives: The aim of this controlled follow-up study was to compare the need for revision surgery, long-term efficacy, and satisfaction in chronic rhinosinusitis patients who had undergone maxillary sinus operation with either balloon sinuplasty or traditional endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) technique. Methods: Thirty-nine ESS patients and 36 balloon patients of our previously described cohort, who had been primarily operated in 2008 to 2010, were contacted by phone. Symptoms, satisfaction, and need for revision surgery were asked. In addition, we collected data of patients who had undergone primary maxillary sinus balloon sinuplasty in the Helsinki University Hospital during the years 2005 to 2019. As a control group, we collected data of patients who had undergone primary maxillary sinus ESS at 3 Finnish University Hospitals, and 1 Central Hospital in years 2005, 2008, and 2011. Results: Altogether, 77 balloon patients and 82 ESS patients were included. The mean follow-up time was 5.3 years in balloon group and 9.8 years in ESS group. Revision surgery was performed on 17 balloon patients and 6 ESS patients. In the survival analysis, the balloon sinuplasty associated significantly with a higher risk of revision surgery compared to ESS. According to the phone interviews, 82% of ESS patients and 75% of balloon patients were very satisfied with the primary operation. Conclusion: Although the patient groups expressed equal satisfaction and change in symptoms after the operations, the need for revision surgery was higher after balloon sinuplasty than after ESS. This should be emphasized when counselling patients regarding surgical options.


2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Il Lee ◽  
Joong Su Park ◽  
Seon-Min Lee ◽  
Seung Min In

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 102825
Author(s):  
Afonso Castro ◽  
Miguel Furtado ◽  
Ângela Rego ◽  
Daniela Serras ◽  
Marisol Plácido ◽  
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Author(s):  
Tatiana Fijałkowska-Ratajczak ◽  
Jakub Kopeć ◽  
Małgorzata Leszczyńska ◽  
Łukasz Borucki

Author(s):  
Mohammed Salem ◽  
Marios Stavrakas ◽  
Hisham S Khalil
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