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Boal NS, Chiou CA, Sadlak N, Sarmiento VA, Lefebvre DR, Distefano AG. Antibiotic utilization in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy: a multi-institutional study and review of the literature. Orbit 2024; 43:183-189. [PMID: 37395439 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2227705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Utilization of antibiotics for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (endo-DCR) is largely dependent on individual surgeon preference. This study aimed to investigate prescribing practices of pre-, peri-, and postoperative antibiotics and effects on postoperative infection rates in patients who underwent endo-DCR. METHODS A retrospective chart review of institutional data at two academic centers of endo-DCR cases from 2015-2020 was performed. Postoperative infection rates for patients who received pre-, peri-, and postoperative antibiotics, individually or in combination, and those who did not, were compared via odds ratio and ANOVA linear regression. RESULTS 331 endo-DCR cases were included; 22 cases (6.6%) had a postoperative infection. There was no significant difference in the infection rates between patients without an active preoperative dacryocystitis who received different permutations of peri- and postoperative antibiotics. Patients who received preoperative antibiotics within two weeks of surgery for preexisting acute dacryocystitis, but did not receive peri- or postoperative antibiotics, had a higher rate of postoperative infections (p = 008). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest antibiotics may be beneficial only when patients have a recent or active dacryocystitis prior to surgery. Otherwise, our data do not support the routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis in endo-DCR.
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- Nina S Boal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Ophthalmology, Surgical Service, Boston Veterans Affairs HealthCare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons / Lexington Eye Associates, Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Gungab AGNL, Lee Boniao E, Lim BXH, Sundar G, Ali MJ. Practice patterns in revision dacryocystorhinostomy. Orbit 2024; 43:69-73. [PMID: 37155323 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2203757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to report the practice patterns while performing revision dacryocystorhinostomy (RevDCR) amongst oculoplastic surgeons from several regions across the globe. METHODS The survey consisted of 41 specific questions sent via email that contained a link to the Google forms. The questions covered several aspects of the respondents' practice profiles, evaluation methods, pre-operative choices, surgical techniques, and follow-up preferences while dealing with patients of prior failed DCRs. Questions were answerable either as multiple choice or free text typing. The survey respondents were anonymized. The responses were collected and analyzed, and data were tabulated to understand the preferred practice trends. RESULTS A total of 137 surgeons completed the survey. Most respondents identified themselves as experienced surgeons managing failed DCRs (76.6%, total respondents (n) = 137). The commonly preferred modalities for evaluation of a failed DCR were lacrimal irrigation (91.2%) and nasal endoscopy (66.9%). About 64% (87/137) of the respondents performed a combination of nasal endoscopy, lacrimal irrigation, and probing to localize the area of the failed DCR. A majority of the respondents used anti-metabolites (73.3%, n = 131) and stents (96.4%, 132/137) during the revision surgery. Most surgeons preferred endoscopic approach (44.5%), (61/137) for revising a failed DCR and most preferred general anaesthesia with local infiltration (70.1%, 96/137). Aggressive fibrosis with cicatricial closure was identified as the most frequently encountered cause of failure (84.6%, 115/137). The osteotomy was performed on an as-needed basis by 59.1% (81/137) of the surgeons. Only 10.9% of the respondents used navigation guidance while performing a revision DCR, mainly for post-trauma scenarios. Most of the surgeons completed the revision procedure within 30-60 minutes (77.4%, 106/137). The self-reported outcomes of revision DCRs were good (80-95%, median-90%, n = 137). CONCLUSION A significantly high percentage of oculoplastic surgeons who responded to this survey from across the globe performed nasal endoscopy in their pre-operative evaluations, preferred endoscopic surgical approach, and used antimetabolites and stents while performing revision DCRs.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Govindram Seksaria Institute of Dacryology, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Alturkistany W, Allen R, Aloqab A, Schellini S, Yuen H, Strianese D, Althaqib RN, Alsulaiman HM. DCR preferences among oculoplastic surgeons: Barriers and facilitators to adoption of endoscopic DCR. Eur J Ophthalmol 2024; 34:102-111. [PMID: 37192664 DOI: 10.1177/11206721231175933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the preference for dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), patient selection criteria for endoscopic DCR, endoscopic DCR technique, and barriers to adoption of endoscopic DCR. METHOD Cross-sectional study conducted from May-December 2021. A survey was sent to oculoplastic surgeons. Questions on demographic characteristics, type of clinical practice, technique preferences, barriers and facilitators to adoption of endoscopic DCR were included. RESULTS 245 participants completed the survey. Most respondents were located at an urban site (84%), were in private practice (66%), and had been in practice for more than 10 years (58.9%). Sixty one percent perform external DCR as the first line procedure for treating primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The most common factor influencing the surgeon's decision to perform endoscopic DCR was the patient's request (37%) followed by endonasal exam (32%). The most common barrier for not performing endoscopic DCR was the lack of experience and lack of training during fellowship (42%). The most worrisome complication for most respondents was failure of the procedure (48%), followed by bleeding (30.3%). Eighty one percent believe surgical mentorship and supervision during initial cases would facilitate endoscopic DCR learning. CONCLUSIONS External Dacryocystorhinostomy is the preferred technique for treating primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Learning endoscopic DCR early during fellowship training and high surgical volume to improve the learning curve dramatically impacts the adoption of the procedure.
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- Walaa Alturkistany
- Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, Iowa City, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sao Paulo State University Julio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Naples Federico II School of Medicine and Surgery, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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de Paiva Leite SH, Morton RP, Ahmad Z, Marchal F. Do Postoperative Oral Corticosteroids Improve Results After Sialendoscopy for Ductal Stenosis? Laryngoscope 2020; 131:E1503-E1509. [PMID: 32990331 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to review the effects of short- and long-term oral administration of postoperative corticosteroids in patients undergoing sialendoscopy for the treatment of obstructive sialadenitis due to ductal stenosis. STUDY DESIGN Prospective comparative study. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted at Manukau Surgical Center in Auckland, New Zealand, where patients undergoing sialendoscopic surgery for recurrent obstructive sialadenitis due to ductal stenoses were reviewed. Univariable and multivariable analysis, and also logistic regression were performed to identify variables correlated with the likelihood of the need for revision surgery for persistent or recurrent symptoms. RESULTS In this study, sialendoscopy was performed in 142 patients: 162 parotid glands (86.6%) and 25 submandibular glands (13.4%). Postoperative oral steroids were prescribed for 48 patients (34%); 19 (13%) were prescribed for less than 7 days and 29 (20%) for more than 7 days. In total, 33 patients (23.2%) required a revision sialendoscopy during follow-up due to recurrence of symptoms. Oral steroids prescribed for more than 7 days after a sialendoscopy reduced the likelihood of a revision procedure by 93% when compared with patients who did not receive this medication, and by 96% when compared with patients who received steroids for less than 7 days. CONCLUSION The results showed that in our population oral administration of corticosteroids for more than 7 days after sialendoscopy for the treatment of recurrent obstructive sialadenitis due to ductal stenosis markedly reduced the need for later revision surgery. Routine use of corticosteroids for more than 7 days is recommended after sialendoscopy in patients with ductal stenosis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II Laryngoscope, 131:E1503-E1509, 2021.
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- Sandro Henrique de Paiva Leite
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.,Middlemore Clinical Trials, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.,University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.,University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Jafari A, Lehmann AE, Shen SA, Banks CG, Scangas GA, Metson R. Infection After Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Incidence and Implications. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2020; 35:375-382. [PMID: 32938219 DOI: 10.1177/1945892420958905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EN-DCR) is an increasingly common procedure performed by otolaryngologists. While EN-DCR has a high rate of success at relieving blockage of the lacrimal system, little is known regarding associated postoperative infection (POI) rates and risk factors. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the occurrence of postoperative orbital and rhinologic infection in a large cohort of patients undergoing EN-DCR. METHODS A retrospective review of 582 patients who underwent EN-DCR was performed. All patients received antibiotic prophylaxis as a single intraoperative intravenous administration and a ten-day postoperative oral course. Clinical and demographic information was reviewed, including the occurrence of acute orbital or rhinologic infection within 30 days of surgery. Multivariable analysis was performed to identify risk factors associated with POI. RESULTS Fifteen of 582 patients (2.6%) developed POI following EN-DCR. The most common POI was acute rhinosinusitis (10/15, 66.7%), followed by acute dacryocystitis (2/15, 13.3%), preseptal cellulitis (2/15,13.3%), and acute bacterial conjunctivitis (1/15, 6.7%). The majority of patients (464/582, 79.7%) underwent concurrent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). In most cases (302/464, 65.1%), ESS was performed to address comorbid rhinosinusitis, whereas 7.8% (36/464) of patients underwent surgery to enhance surgical access to the lacrimal sac. Patients who underwent concurrent ESS were less likely to develop POI (OR: 0.17, CI: 0.04-0.80, p < 0.05). Evidence of mucopurulence at surgery increased the likelihood of POI (OR: 6.24, CI: 1.51-25.84, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Mucopurulence at the time of surgery significantly increased the risk of POI, whereas concurrent ESS, performed most commonly to address comorbid rhinosinusitis, significantly decreased the risk of POI. Awareness of risk factors for POI and appropriate surgical management of concurrent rhinosinusitis can lead to reduced infectious complications after EN-DCR.
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- Aria Jafari
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Prince of Wales and Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts
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Gill AS, Levy JM, Wilson M, Strong EB, Steele TO. Diagnosis and Management of Depression in CRS: A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Survey. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 25:e48-e53. [PMID: 33542751 PMCID: PMC7850893 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1701268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Introduction Comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) is present in up to 25% of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) cases and provides prognostic information for patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Clinical visits offer an opportunity to identify at-risk patients. Objective The purpose of the present study is to evaluate practice patterns among members of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) in screening for/diagnosing MDD. Methods A 21-question survey was distributed to 1,206 members of the ARS from May 26, 2018 to June 12, 2018. The impact of demographic factors, including hospital setting, fellowship status, and experience were assessed through chi-squared analysis. Results A total of 80 members of the ARS completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 7%. Half of the respondents worked in academic settings and 43% had completed a rhinology fellowship. Twenty percent of the participants felt comfortable diagnosing or managing MDD, while only 10% of participants screened for MDD in patients with CRS. Respondents cited a lack of training (76%) and unfamiliarity with diagnostic criteria (76%) as barriers to the routine assessment of MDD. Most respondents (95%) considered comorbid psychiatric illness to negatively impact outcomes following ESS. Fellowship-trained respondents were significantly more likely to implement screening tools in their practice ( p = 0.05), and believe in the negative impact of MDD on postoperative outcomes ( p = 0.007), cost of care ( p = 0.04) and quality of life ( p = 0.047). Conclusion Amongst ARS members, 95% of the respondents consider comorbid MDD to negatively impact patient outcomes following ESS. Regardless, a large proportion of surgeons neither screen nor feel comfortable diagnosing MDD.
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- Amarbir S Gill
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, United States
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- Emory University Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences/Biostatistics, Clinical and Translational Science Center, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, United States.,VA Northern California Healthcare System, Sacramento, CA
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Hur K, Ference EH, Wrobel B, Liang J. Assessment of Trends in Utilization of Nasal Endoscopy in the Medicare Population, 2000-2016. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 145:258-263. [PMID: 30703193 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2018.4003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Importance Nasal endoscopy is the most highly reimbursed routine clinical procedure in otolaryngology by Medicare. To our knowledge, the economic and demographic characteristics of nasal endoscopy have not been characterized at a population level. Objective To quantify trends in use of nasal endoscopy among Medicare recipients at a national and state level. Design, Setting, and Participants Cross-sectional study of procedure and beneficiary data from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2016, and available health care provider data from 2015 obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for all diagnostic nasal endoscopies categorized as Current Procedural Terminology code 31231. Exposures Diagnostic nasal endoscopy. Main Outcomes and Measures Nasal endoscopies were analyzed by state, medical or surgical specialty, mean reimbursement, health care provider density, and type of health care practitioner performing the procedure. Results The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursed $86.3 million for 559 547 nasal endoscopies in 2016. The total number of nasal endoscopies increased 313%, from 135 494 in 2000 to 559 547 in 2016 (9.3% average annual rate of increase). The mean reimbursement rate per nasal endoscopy varied by state, from $114.25 in Puerto Rico to $189.53 in New York. The percentage of Medicare beneficiaries receiving nasal endoscopy per state ranged from 0.1% in Alaska to 1.7% in New York. Almost all nasal endoscopies were performed by physicians (97.3%), with otolaryngologists (97.2%) being the most common specialty. Reimbursement rates (r = 0.60) and density of health care providers (r = -0.56) were correlated with higher utilization in a state's Medicare population. Conclusions and Relevance Utilization of nasal endoscopy by otolaryngologists in the Medicare population appears to have increased substantially over the past 2 decades. Practice patterns and reimbursement appeared to vary across the United States.
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- Kevin Hur
- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, California
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Husain Q, Banks C, Bleier BS. Use of off-label steroid irrigations in chronic rhinosinusitis: a survey of the American Rhinologic Society. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2020; 10:575-576. [PMID: 31944584 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Qasim Husain
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat, Holmdel, NJ
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Kshirsagar RS, Vu PQ, Liang J. Endoscopic versus external dacryocystorhinostomy: temporal and regional trends in the United States Medicare population. Orbit 2019; 38:453-460. [PMID: 30712428 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2019.1572767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Purpose: Endoscopic surgeries, such as dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), are increasingly performed for orbital and lacrimal conditions. This study describes and compares recent trends in endoscopic DCR with open, or external, DCR in the United States (US). Methods: Medicare-Part-B National Summary data files were analyzed from 2000 to 2015 for temporal and geographic trends in endoscopic and external DCR. Medicare Physician and Other Supplier public use files detailing provider information were collected and analyzed from 2012 to 2015. Results: Between 2000 and 2015, the number of external DCRs remained relatively unchanged (8008 to 7086, -0.7% average annual growth), while the number of endoscopic DCRs steadily increased (881 to 1674, 4.6% average annual growth). The greatest number of endoscopic DCRs were performed in the South Atlantic region, whereas the Mountain region had the greatest number per capita. From 2000 to 2015, the average payment per procedure for external DCR was $526.63, compared with $512.45 for endoscopic DCR. Of endoscopic DCRs performed from 2012 to 2015, 831 (79%) were performed by Ophthalmology, 184 (18%) were performed by Otolaryngology, and the remainder by other subspecialties. Conclusions: The number of endoscopic DCR surgeries increased over the last 15 years while the number of external DCR surgeries remained stable and continued to surpass endoscopic procedures. While ophthalmologists perform the overwhelming majority of endoscopic DCR, otolaryngologists are performing a growing number.
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- Rijul S Kshirsagar
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Oakland , Oakland , CA , USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine , Irvine , CA , USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Oakland , Oakland , CA , USA
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Huang ZX, Li YX, Wu YB, Liu HC, Zhou B. Preoperative and postoperative medical therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis: National surveys among Chinese otolaryngologists. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 4:258-262. [PMID: 30564788 PMCID: PMC6284195 DOI: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical practice patterns of preoperative and postoperative medical therapies immediately surrounding sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) by Chinese otolaryngologists. METHODS Two anonymous web-based surveys of preoperative and postoperative medical therapies were performed. These surveys assessed the frequency of prescription of oral corticosteroids, intranasal corticosteroid sprays, oral antibiotics, nasal saline irrigation, oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines, anti-leukotriene agents, topical decongestants and oral mucolytics. RESULTS A total of 304 (17.5%) preoperative and 143 (23.5%) postoperative questionnaires were completed and returned. Seventy-eight percent, 63% and 56% of respondents used preoperative intranasal corticosteroid sprays, oral antibiotics and oral mucolytics "always or often", respectively. Ninety-four percent, 93%, 72% and 69% of respondents used postoperative intranasal corticosteroid sprays, nasal saline irrigation, oral antibiotics and oral mucolytics "always or often", respectively. Oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines, anti-leukotrienes and topical decongestants were not commonly used preoperatively or postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that current practice patterns of preoperative medical therapies among otolaryngologists are not uniformly based on evidence-based outcomes research. Postoperative oral antibiotics, intranasal corticosteroid sprays, nasal saline irrigation and oral mucolytics are commonly used by a majority of Chinese otolaryngologist for CRS. Practice patterns of postoperative medical therapy reflect recent guidelines.
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- Zhen-Xiao Huang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Aviation General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Herzallah IR, Marglani OA, Muathen SH, Obaid AA. Endoscopic and Radiologic Findings in Failed Dacryocystorhinostomy: Teaching Pearls for Success. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2018; 33:247-255. [DOI: 10.1177/1945892418815044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Although several studies have commented on causes of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) failure, detailed description of anatomical findings in such cases remains insufficient. Objective Our objective was primarily to analyze radiologic, endoscopic, and intraoperative findings in patients presenting with failed DCR and secondarily to assess the outcome of revision endoscopic DCR (endo-DCR) carried out at our institution. Methods Twenty-four failed DCRs presenting to our tertiary care center were retrospectively analyzed. Data collection included patients’ history, diagnostic, and management data, as well as thorough analysis of sinonasal CT scans, along with endoscopic and intraoperative findings. Outcome was also assessed in 21 cases with revision endo-DCR performed. Results The anterior part of uncinate process was not previously removed in 15 sides (62.5%), with unopened agger nasi in 13 sides (54.2%). The lacrimal bone was detected covering the posterior sac despite removal of the anterior ascending process of maxilla in 9 sides (37.5%). Rhinostoma was anterior to lacrimal sac in 2 sides (8.3%) and was below the sac in 7 sides (29.2%). Fibrous membrane covered the rhinostoma despite removal of all sac-overlying bones in 6 sides (25%). Other findings included intranasal adhesions, septal deviation, lateralized middle turbinate, granulation tissue, foreign body reaction, and chronic sinusitis. Nineteen of the 21 revision endo-DCRs were successful (90.5%). Conclusion This study provides a precise anatomical description of findings in cases of failed DCR. Such information is paramount in helping surgeons enhance their learning curve, refine the surgical technique, and improve patients’ outcome.
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- Islam R. Herzallah
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
- ENT, Head and Neck and Skull Base Center, King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC-HC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- ENT, Head and Neck and Skull Base Center, King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC-HC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- ENT, Head and Neck and Skull Base Center, King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC-HC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Albaha University, Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia
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Micucci S, Keschner DB, Liang J. Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: Emerging Practice Patterns for a Novel Procedure. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2018; 127:848-855. [PMID: 30227726 DOI: 10.1177/0003489418798858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To review the role of eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) in the setting of chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) and ascertain how ETBD is currently being used in practice today. METHODS An online survey included 20 questions designed by 3 investigators to examine how otolaryngologists utilize ETBD in the management of ETD. The survey was distributed to the members of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS), American Otological Society (AOS), and American Neurotology Society (ANS) in their respective annual electronic mailings in April and May of 2017. RESULTS A total of 1105 and 633 surveys were sent to ARS and AOS/ANS members, respectively. Of those, 157 surveys were returned (126 from ARS and 31 from AOS/ANS). Of those returning the survey, 72 (50%) had not performed ETBD and were excluded from subsequent analysis. Forty-four (66%) respondents consider ETBD after failure of medical management; conversely, 18 (27%) and 26 (39%) consider ETBD after failure of 1 or more trial of myringotomy tube placement. Routine testing for ETBD includes audiogram with tympanometry 64 (96%) and preoperative computer tomography (CT) 38 (57%). Fifty-three (80%) practitioners only perform ETBD in adults 18 years and older. Thirty-four (53%) respondents describe ETBD as "great" or "good," while 27 (42%) were unsure, and only 3 (5%) did not like ETBD. CONCLUSIONS Eustachian tube balloon dilation is a novel technique for the treatment of chronic ETD, and its role continues to evolve and develop. Current practice patterns demonstrate wide variability in the assessment of ETD, heterogeneity in the timing of ETBD, and controversy in preoperative CT screening.
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- Steven Micucci
- 1 Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, Caliornia, USA
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- 1 Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, Caliornia, USA
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Wu D, Wasserman J, Boruk M. Practice Patterns of Systemic Corticosteroid Use in Complicated Acute Rhinosinusitis Among Rhinologists and Pediatric Otolaryngologist. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2018; 32:485-490. [DOI: 10.1177/1945892418797056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background The use of systemic corticosteroids remains controversial in the treatment of orbital complications of sinusitis. Objective To compare and contrast the current practice patterns of the use of systemic corticosteroid in the management of orbital complications of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) among fellowship-trained members of American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) and American Rhinologic Society (ARS). Study Design Cross-sectional survey. Methods A web-based survey was electronically distributed to 497 members of ASPO and 845 members of ARS focusing on the practice habits and opinions regarding the use of systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of ABRS with orbital complications in children and adults. Results Survey completion rate was 19.1% among ASPO membership and 10.3% from ARS; 45% of respondents utilized steroids almost always or frequently in children and 36% of the time in adults. Most commonly reported indication for the use of steroid was vision change. Fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists are 2.88 times more likely to prescribe corticosteroids for children than rhinologists ( P < .02). The perceived level of evidence in the literature was split between expert opinions and cohort studies. Conclusion In orbital complications of ABRS, practice patterns of the use of steroid differ significantly between fellowship-trained ASPO and ARS members with respect to its use in children. Overall, corticosteroids are administered with significant frequency, although there is little actual or perceived evidence to support their safety or efficacy. In alignment of practicing evidence-based medicine, further studies are needed to guide the use of steroids in complicated ABRS with respect to timing, dosing, route, duration, and indication.
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- Derek Wu
- Department of Otolaryngology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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Lin GC, Brook CD, Hatton MP, Metson R. Causes of dacryocystorhinostomy failure: External versus endoscopic approach. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2018; 31:181-185. [PMID: 28490404 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2017.31.4425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the causes of failure between external and endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) techniques for the treatment of lacrimal obstruction. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. METHODS The study population consisted of 53 consecutive patients who underwent revision endoscopic DCR from 2002 to 2013 for lacrimal duct obstruction. Identified causes of previous DCR failure were compared between patients whose initial surgery was performed through an external versus an endoscopic approach. RESULTS Reasons for surgical failure after external (n = 21) versus endoscopic (n = 32) DCR included cicatricial closure of the internal lacrimal ostium (52.4 versus 53.1%; p = 0.96), inadequate removal of bone overlying the lacrimal sac (23.8 versus 9.4%; p = 0.15), sump syndrome (9.5 versus 9.4%; p = 0.99), and intranasal adhesions (65 versus 37.5%; p = 0.05). Adhesions that involved the middle turbinate were a particularly impactful cause of failure when the DCR was performed through an external versus the endoscopic approach (57.1 versus 28.1%; p = 0.04). Septoplasty was more likely to be needed at the time of revision surgery if the initial procedure was performed externally (71.1 versus 15.6%; p = 0.02). Surgical success rates for revision DCR were comparable between the groups (75.0% external versus 73.3% endoscopic; p = 0.90), with a mean follow-up of 12.7 months. CONCLUSION DCR failure associated with intranasal adhesions was more likely to occur when the surgery was performed through an external rather than an endoscopic approach. Endoscopic instrumentation allowed for identification and correction of intranasal pathology at the time of DCR, including an enlarged middle turbinate or a deviated septum, which may improve surgical outcome.
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Roxbury CR, Lobo BC, Kshettry VR, D'Anza B, Woodard TD, Recinos PF, Snyderman CH, Sindwani R. Perioperative management in endoscopic endonasal skull-base surgery: a survey of the North American Skull Base Society. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2017; 8:631-640. [DOI: 10.1002/alr.22066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2017] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Christopher R. Roxbury
- Section of Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Head & Neck Institute; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
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- Section of Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Head & Neck Institute; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
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- Section of Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland OH
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- Section of Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Head & Neck Institute; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
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- Section of Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Head & Neck Institute; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
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- Center for Cranial Base Surgery; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Pittsburgh PA
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- Section of Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Head & Neck Institute; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center; Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland OH
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Maniakas A, Christopoulos A, Bissada E, Guertin L, Olivier MJ, Malaise J, Ayad T. Perioperative practices in thyroid surgery: An international survey. Head Neck 2017; 39:1296-1305. [PMID: 28493562 DOI: 10.1002/hed.24722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative practices in thyroid surgery vary from one specialty, institution, or country to the next. We evaluated the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative practices of thyroid surgeons focusing on preoperative ultrasound, vocal cord evaluation, wound drains, and hospitalization duration, among others. METHODS A survey was sent to 7 different otolaryngology and endocrine/general surgery associations. RESULTS There were 965 respondents from 52 countries. Surgeon-performed ultrasound is practiced by more than one third of respondents. Otolaryngologists perform preoperative and postoperative vocal cord evaluation more often than endocrine/general surgeons (p < .001). Sixty percent of respondents either never place drains or place drains <50% of the time in thyroid lobectomies (43% for total thyroidectomies). Outpatient thyroid surgery is most frequently performed by surgeons in the United States (63%). CONCLUSION This epidemiologic study is the first global thyroid survey of its kind and clearly demonstrates the variability and evolving trends in thyroid surgery. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 39: 1296-1305, 2017.
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- Anastasios Maniakas
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Beswick DM, Ramadan H, Baroody FM, Hwang PH. Practice patterns in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis: A survey of the American Rhinologic Society. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2017; 30:418-423. [PMID: 28124653 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The management of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (PCRS) is evolving. OBJECTIVE To assess current practice patterns of members of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) in managing PCRS. METHODS A 27-item Web-based survey on treatment of PCRS was electronically distributed to the ARS membership. RESULTS The survey was completed by 67 members, 40% of whom had completed a rhinology fellowship. The most frequently used medical therapies as part of initial treatment for PCRS were nasal saline solution irrigation, (90%), topical nasal steroids (93%), oral antibiotics (52%), and oral steroids (20%). For initial surgical therapy, 90% performed adenoidectomy; in addition, 31% also performed sinus lavage, 17% performed balloon catheter dilation (BCD), and 17% performed endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Sixty percent performed adenoidectomy before obtaining computed tomography imaging. When initial surgical treatment failed, 85% performed traditional ESS. In patients with pansinusitis, 50% of the respondents performed frontal sinusotomy and 70% performed sphenoidotomy. BCD was not frequently used; overall, 66% never or rarely used it, 20% sometimes used it, 12% usually used it, and 3% always or almost always used BCD. CONCLUSIONS Most aspects of PCRS management among ARS members were aligned with published consensus statements. Adenoidectomy was almost always included as part of first-line surgical treatment but was also combined with adjunctive surgical procedures with moderate frequency. ESS was performed by a minority of rhinologists as a primary procedure for medically refractory PCRS but was favored when previous surgery failed. BCD was uncommonly used in PCRS.
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- Daniel M Beswick
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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