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Nomura K, Hemmi T, Sugawara M, Ikeda R. Factors influencing residual plus moist HS-W calcium alginate packing material after endoscopic sinus surgery. Auris Nasus Larynx 2024; 51:779-782. [PMID: 38943901 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2024.06.005] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the presence of residual Plus Moist HS-W (PM), a novel calcium alginate packing material, during the initial postoperative visit following endoscopic sinus surgery. The research aims to identify factors that influence the quantity of remaining PM. METHODS A retrospective review of medical records was conducted for patients who underwent middle meatus packing with PM. RESULTS A total of fifty-two patients (representing 92 sides of paranasal sinuses) were included in the analysis. The remaining PM was classified as follows: absent (0) in 41 out of 92 cases, minimal (1) in 22 out of 92 cases, moderate (2) in 15 out of 92 cases, and substantial (3) in 14 out of 92 cases. Notably, all three patients who underwent Draf III surgery exhibited a significant amount of PM during their initial visit, with two patients classified as grade 2 and one patient as grade 3. Other factors investigated were found to be unrelated to the persistence of PM. Removal of all PM was achieved effortlessly using suction under flexible endoscopy. CONCLUSION This study highlights the efficacy of PM in post-endoscopic sinus surgery care. It is important to limit an amount of PM, particularly in Draf III procedures.
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- Kazuhiro Nomura
- Department of Otolaryngology, Tohoku Kosai Hospital, 2-3-11 Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0803, Japan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tohoku Kosai Hospital, 2-3-11 Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0803, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tohoku Kosai Hospital, 2-3-11 Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0803, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun, Iwate 028-3695, Japan
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Singh AP, Singh S, Malik R, Gupta R, Pandey S. An Analysis of the VELNEZ Nasal Pack's Acceptability and Safety for Use During Nasal Surgery: A Prospective Study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 76:1886-1890. [PMID: 38566718 PMCID: PMC10982240 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04437-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The primary function of nasal packs is to modulate the bleeding, prevent adhesions and obstruction, with least discomfort to the subjects without risking secondary infection. However, both packing and removal of the pack is an unpleasant experience, with the latter being extremely painful. Therefore the need of the hour is a dressing which prioritizes subject comfort without compromising other desired nasal pack properties. Twenty subjects were enrolled in this interventional, open label study. The subjects had 10 hospital visits, starting from baseline (Visit 1) to postoperative day 28 (Visit 10), at regular intervals. The proportion of the population with postoperative pain alleviation and bleeding control failure (within 10 min) were the main objectives. Within 10 min of VELNEZ administration, all 20 participants got their bleeding under control. With VELNEZ, the painful nasal pack removal method was totally avoided because it was biodegradable. No moderate/severe pain, infection and adhesions were reported in any of the subjects, but few subjects reported moderate obstruction until Visit 3 (Discharge Day). In the present study, for participants undergoing nasal surgery, VELNEZ proved to be a secure and reliable nasal pack. Trial Registration: CTRI/2021/09/036437, prospectively registered.
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- Akhil Pratap Singh
- Department of ENT and Head Neck surgery Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Moti Katra, Agra, UP India
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- Department of ENT and Head Neck surgery Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Moti Katra, Agra, UP India
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- Department of ENT and Head Neck surgery Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Moti Katra, Agra, UP India
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- Department of ENT and Head Neck surgery Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Moti Katra, Agra, UP India
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- Datt Mediproducts Private Limited, 56 Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi, India
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Tochigi K, Ebihara T, Omura K, Aoki S, Takeda T, Otori N, Tanaka Y. Nasal Packing Materials and Placement Duration on Wound Healing in Nasal Mucosa: An Animal Study. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:562-568. [PMID: 37409795 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The histological findings of wound healing depending on different nasal packing materials and replacement periods were lacking. METHODS Mucosal defects were created in the nasal septum of rabbits and covered with Spongel®, Algoderm®, or Nasopore®, which were cleaned on Day 14. To investigate the effect of replacement durations, Spongel® was removed on Days 3 and 7. All nasal septal specimens were collected on Day 28. Samples without packing material were prepared as controls. Depending on residual packing materials in the regenerated tissue, specimens were classified into the remnant and non-remnant groups, and morphology was compared using epithelium grade score and subepithelial thickness. RESULTS The epithelium grade score in the Spongel-14d group was lower than that in the other groups (p < 0.05). Subepithelial thickness was higher in the Algoderm-14d and Spongel-14d groups (p < 0.05). Epithelium grade scores were higher and subepithelial thicknesses were lower in the Spongel-3d and -7d groups than in the Spongel-14d group. Epithelium grade score was lower and subepithelial thickness was higher in the remnant group (n = 10) than in the non-remnant group (n = 15; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Differences in packing materials and placement durations affected wound healing of nasal mucosa. The selection of appropriate packing materials and replacement duration was considered essential for ideal wound healing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE NA Laryngoscope, 134:562-568, 2024.
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- Kosuke Tochigi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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Weber RK, Sommer F, Heppt W, Hosemann W, Kühnel T, Beule AG, Laudien M, Hoffmann TK, Hoffmann AS, Baumann I, Deitmer T, Löhler J, Hildenbrand T. [Fundamentals and practice of the application of nasal packing in sinonasal surgery]. HNO 2024; 72:3-15. [PMID: 37845539 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-023-01369-9] [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] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This paper presents an overview on nasal packing materials which are available in Germany. The current literature is analyzed whether there are robust criteria regarding use nasal packing after sinonasal surgery, whether there are fundamental and proven advantages or disadvantages of products, and what this means in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Selective literature analysis using the PubMed database (key words "nasal packing", "nasal tamponade", "nasal surgery", "sinonasal surgery", or "sinus surgery"), corresponding text books and resulting secondary literature. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Because of systematic methodological shortcomings, the literature does not help in the decision-making about which nasal packing should be used after which kind of sinonasal surgery. In fact, individual approaches for the many different clinical scenarios are recommended. In principle, nasal packing aims in hemostasis, should promote wound healing, and should not result in secondary morbidity. Nasal packing materials should be smooth (non-absorbable materials), inert (absorbable materials), and should not exert excessive pressure. Using non-absorbable packing entails the risk of potentially lethal aspiration and ingestion. For safety reasons inpatient control is recommended as long as this packing is in situ. With other, uncritical packing materials and in patients with special conditions, outpatient control could be justified.
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- Rainer K Weber
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Deutschland.
- Sinus Academy, Karlsruhe, Deutschland.
- Sektion Nasennebenhöhlen- und Schädelbasischirurgie, Traumatologie, HNO-Klinik, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Moltkestr. 90, 76133, Karlsruhe, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Heliosklinikum Stralsund, Stralsund, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
- Deutsches Zentrum für Erkrankungen der oberen Atemwege, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Kiel, Kiel, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg-Eppendorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für HNO-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie e. V., Bonn, Deutschland
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- Deutscher Berufsverband der HNO-Ärzte e. V., Neumünster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Stępiński MJ, Banaszewski J. Intranasal Synechiae as Complications of Rhinosurgical Treatment-A Review of Current Knowledge. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6831. [PMID: 37959296 PMCID: PMC10648208 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Intranasal adhesions (synechiae) develop as a result of improper healing of the nasal mucosa. Their incidence ranges from 6.8% to 36% of rhinosurgical procedures. The aim of this study was to review the available publications and monographs dealing with intranasal adhesions-both in the context of formation and risk factors. The study used a review of the literature to determine the articles and studies available in the following medical databases: MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine's), PubMed, and Google Scholar. The following search terms were used: synechiae nasal + synechial nasal + intranasal adhesions + nasal adhesions. The time criterion of available materials was not applied. Available filters in the search engines were used to narrow down the search results. Artificial intelligence was not applied. The review indicated that the risk of intranasal adhesions correlates with the type of surgery, the surgical technique, the dressing materials, and wound care in the postoperative period. Every case requires an individualized approach. Nasal septum separators, (self-)dissolving dressings and (in selected cases) Mitomycin C were investigated thoroughly. Further studies are required which may result in a universal classification system for intranasal adhesions.
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- Mateusz J. Stępiński
- Department of Laryngology with Maxillofacial Surgery Subdepartment, Multidisciplinary Regional Hospital, Dekerta 1, 66-400 Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznan, Poland
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Khanwalkar A, Chan E, Roozdar P, Kim D, Ma Y, Hwang PH, Nayak JV, Patel ZM. Tranexamic acid does not significantly lower postoperative bleeding after endoscopic sinus and nasal surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2023; 13:1584-1591. [PMID: 36608352 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23127] [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: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative epistaxis is a known possibility following endoscopic sinonasal surgery. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to reduce intraoperative blood loss and improve the visual field. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of TXA when given at end of surgery to reduce postoperative bleeding. METHODS This randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled trial was conducted from April to November 2021. Patients scheduled to undergo endoscopic sinus or nasal surgery were randomized to receive an intravenous dose of 1 g TXA or saline intraoperatively prior to extubation. A 10-in. visual analog scale (VAS) was used to query patients regarding postoperative bleeding each day for 1 week. The medical record was examined to determine the need for additional evaluations or interventions for epistaxis. RESULTS Forty patients completed the study. The mean ± SD postoperative bleeding VAS for the TXA group on the day of surgery was not significantly different from the saline group (4.82 ± 2.18 in. vs. 5.03 ± 2.14 in., p = 0.8). There were no significant differences between treatment arms on any postoperative day through day 7 (0.67 ± 1.84 in. vs. 0.87 ± 0.99 in., p = 0.7), nor in the reduction in VAS compared to the respective baseline on the day of surgery. There were no significant differences in terms of additional interventions (e.g., additional evaluation in recovery, ED, or clinic, need for packing, or return to the operating room [OR]). CONCLUSION Although TXA has previously demonstrated efficacy to reduce intraoperative bleeding during sinonasal surgery, when postoperative bleeding is already minimal at baseline, TXA does not appear to reduce it significantly further.
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- Ashoke Khanwalkar
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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Pham HK, Nguyen T, Tran TT, Thai TT. A comparison of effectiveness between Posisep and Merocel nasal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery: Findings from a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34782. [PMID: 37565850 PMCID: PMC10419511 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness of nonabsorbable and biodegradable nasal packing is still controversial, and the choice of nasal packing type can alter the outcome of endoscopic sinus surgery. This study compared the effectiveness of Posisep and Merocel as nasal packing materials with regard to hemostasis, adhesion, wound healing, patient's satisfaction and health-related quality of life after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). METHODS A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial was conducted in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis refractory undergoing symmetrical bilateral ESS. At the completion of surgery, a nasal packing (either Merocel or Posisep) was randomly chosen and placed into the middle meatus of each nasal cavity. All patients were scheduled for follow-up visits at 24 hours, 5 days, 3 weeks, and 5 weeks days after surgery. Health-related quality of life was measured using the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22). The overall inflammatory burden of chronic rhinosinusitis was measured by the Lund-Mackay postoperative endoscopic score (LMES). RESULTS Among 62 patients included in data analysis (n = 31 for each group), the mean age was 42.4 years and 54.8% were females. Patients with Posisep after ESS had more improvement and better symptoms measured through SNOT-22 and LMES at 24 hours, 5 days, and 3 weeks than those with Merocel after ESS. While some aspects measured by LMES such as discharge and scarring were still better until 5 weeks after surgery, all symptoms measured by SNOT-22 were similar between the 2 groups 5 weeks after surgery. CONCLUSION Posisep containing chitosan provided patients with a better quality of life throughout the early recovery period compared with Merocel. Although more studies are needed, our findings support the use of Posisep after ESS.
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- Huu Kien Pham
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- International SOS, Center Point Tower at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Lee MFH, Ananda A. Self-assembling RADA16 peptide hydrogel supports hemostasis, synechiae reduction, and wound healing in a sheep model of endoscopic nasal surgery. Auris Nasus Larynx 2023; 50:365-373. [PMID: 36283900 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2022.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Complications of endoscopic sinus/nasal turbinate surgery include postoperative hemorrhage, synechiae formation, and poor wound healing. Our primary objectives were to evaluate whether a topical hydrogel based on self-assembling RADA16 peptides: i) reduces bleeding and synechiae formation, and ii) supports wound healing, using a sheep nasal surgery model. METHODS Thirty sheep received endoscopic surgery-created bilateral nasal mucosal injuries on the middle turbinate/opposing septum. Injuries were randomly assigned RADA16, Gelatin-thrombin, or no treatment. Outcomes included intra-operative hemostasis, scar tissue/synechiae formation and wound healing at 2 weeks and the 6-week study terminus, and histopathology. RESULTS Intra-operative hemostasis time improved with RADA16 and Gelatin-thrombin versus Control wounds (139.7±56.2 s, 145.4±58.1 s, and 224.0±69.9 s, respectively; p < 0.0001 for both comparisons). Two-week synechiae scores (maximum 4 points) were similar in Controls (2.9±1.8 points) and Gelatin-thrombin (3.1±1.6 points) wounds (p > 0.05), but were reduced in RADA16 sites by 91% versus Controls and 92% versus Gelatin-thrombin treatment (0.3±0.6 points; p < 0.0001 for both comparisons). Six-week synechiae scores were similar in Control (1.1±1.7 points) and Gelatin-thrombin (1.7±2.0 points) wounds (p > 0.05), but reduced 100% in RADA16-treated wounds. Synechiae occurred in fewer RADA16-treated sites at 2 weeks (20%) versus Gelatin-thrombin (80%) and Controls (75%; p < 0.01) and at 6 weeks (0%, 50% and 35%, respectively; p < 0.01). RADA16 was associated with significantly lower 6-week histopathology scores, driven by reduced submucosal fibrosis and angiogenesis. CONCLUSION Although RADA16 and Gelatin-thrombin similarly accelerated hemostasis in this sheep endoscopic sinus surgery model, only RADA16 reduced postoperative synechiae formation at 2 weeks with an absence of synechiae at 6 weeks. Histology suggested RADA16 enhanced mucosal regeneration.
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- Michael Fook-Ho Lee
- Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney Medical Center, Sydney, Australia.
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- Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney Medical Center, Sydney, Australia
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Navaratnam AV, Pendolino AL, Andrews PJ, Saleh HA, Hopkins C, Randhawa PS, Little S, Day J, Briggs TWR, Gray WK. Safety of day-case endoscopic sinus surgery in England: An observational study using an administrative dataset. Clin Otolaryngol 2023; 48:191-199. [PMID: 36367082 DOI: 10.1111/coa.14006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION As elective surgical services recover from the COVID-19 pandemic a movement towards day-case surgery may reduce waiting lists. However, evidence is needed to show that day-case surgery is safe for endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). The aim of this study was to investigate the safety of day-case ESS in England. DESIGN Secondary analysis of administrative data. METHODS We extracted data from the Hospital Episodes Statistics database for the 5 years from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2019. Patients undergoing elective ESS procedures aged ≥17 years were included. Exclusion criteria included malignant neoplasm, complex systemic disease and trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery. The primary outcome was readmission within 30 days post-discharge. Multilevel, multivariable logistic regression modelling was used to compare outcomes for those operated on as day-cases and those with an overnight stay after adjusting for demographic, frailty, comorbidity and procedural covariates. RESULTS Data were available for 49 223 patients operated on across 129 NHS hospital trusts. In trusts operating on more than 50 patients in the study period, rates of day-case surgery varied from 20.6% to 100%. Nationally, rates of day-case surgery increased from 64.0% in the financial year 2014/2015 to 78.7% in 2018/2019. Day-case patients had lower rates of 30-day emergency readmission (odds ratio 0.71, 95% confidence interval 0.62 to 0.81). Outcomes for patients operated on in trusts with ≥80% day-case rates compared with patients operated on in trusts with <50% rates of day-case surgery were similar. CONCLUSIONS Our data support the view that ESS can safely be performed as day-case surgery in most cases, although it will not be suitable for all patients. There appears to be scope to increase rates of day-case ESS in some hospital trusts in England.
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- Annakan V Navaratnam
- Getting It Right First Time Programme, NHS England and NHS Improvement, London, UK.,Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- St George's Hospital, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Getting It Right First Time Programme, NHS England and NHS Improvement, London, UK
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- Getting It Right First Time Programme, NHS England and NHS Improvement, London, UK.,Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Getting It Right First Time Programme, NHS England and NHS Improvement, London, UK
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Liu R, Gong Z. Effect of chitosan-based gel dressing on wound infection, synechia, and granulations after endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2022; 19:2146-2153. [PMID: 35524493 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of chitosan-based gel dressing on wound infection, synechia, and granulations after endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps. A systematic literature search until March 2022 incorporated 386 subjects after endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps at the beginning of the study; 187 were using chitosan-based gel dressing, and 199 were control. Statistical tools like the dichotomous method were used within a random or fixed-influence model to establish the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to evaluate the influence of chitosan-based gel dressing on wound infection, synechia, and granulations after endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps. Chitosan-based gel dressing had significantly lower wound infection (OR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.25-0.92, P = 0.03), and synechia (OR, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.13-0.50, P < 0.001) compared with control in subjects with endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps. However, no significant difference was found in granulations between chitosan-based gel dressing and control in subjects with endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps. Chitosan-based gel dressing had significantly lower wound infection, synechia compared with control in subjects with endoscopic sinus surgery of nasal polyps, and no significant difference in granulations. Further studies are required to validate these findings.
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- Ruyang Liu
- E.N.T. Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
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- E.N.T. Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
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Nordström A, Jangard M, Svedberg M, Kullenberg H, Ryott M, Kumlin M. Hot saline irrigation in comparison to nasal packing after sinus surgery. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2021; 6:1267-1274. [PMID: 34938861 PMCID: PMC8665458 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.696] [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: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Previous studies have shown that hot saline solution (HSS) nasal irrigation is effective against nasal bleeding and is used to treat nasal hemorrhage. In a pilot study, we evaluated hot saline nasal irrigation in comparison to a routinely used nasal packing in terms of self-reported complications and mucosal healing after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. METHODS Patients undergoing surgery for bilateral chronic rhinosinusitis received polyvinyl acetate (PVA) nasal packing in the left nostril, and the right nostril was rinsed with 47°C sterile saline immediately after surgery. Patients' experiences of pain, bleeding, and other types of uncomfortable experiences were measured using a visual analog scale for each nostril before, during, and immediately after nasal packing removal. Two weeks post-surgery, the assessments were repeated including an endoscopic evaluation of the mucosa by the surgeon. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients completed the study. Prior to removal of the packing, the patients experienced significantly more pain and other uncomfortable experiences in the nostril treated with nasal packing, as compared to the nostril solely rinsed with hot saline. After removal, patients reported significantly more uncomfortable experiences from the packing treated nostril. Two weeks post-surgery, no difference in mucosal healing was observed between the two nostrils. CONCLUSIONS The results from this study indicate that irrigation with HSS could be an alternative postoperative treatment to conventional PVA nasal packing. Hot saline irrigation may contribute to patients experiencing improved control of postoperative bleeding, pain, and less suffering of other causes as well as health-economic benefits, without affecting the mucosal healing up to 2 weeks post-surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1b.
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- Axel Nordström
- Department of Health Promotion ScienceSophiahemmet UniversityStockholmSweden
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- Department of OtorhinolaryngologySophiahemmet HospitalStockholmSweden
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- Department of Health Promotion ScienceSophiahemmet UniversityStockholmSweden
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- Department of Health Promotion ScienceSophiahemmet UniversityStockholmSweden
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- Department of OtorhinolaryngologySophiahemmet HospitalStockholmSweden
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- Department of Health Promotion ScienceSophiahemmet UniversityStockholmSweden
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JEICAN II, TROMBITAS V, CRIVII C, DUMITRU M, ALUAȘ Maria, DOGARU G, GHEBAN D, JUNIE LM, ALBU S. Rehabilitation of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. BALNEO AND PRM RESEARCH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2021.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction. In the case of many patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), antibiotic and steroid therapies fail, and surgery is required. The recovery of patients after surgery equally depends on the postoperative behavior of each individual patient. The paper presents the outcomes of recovery after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in a group of 74 patients.
Methods. The study was conducted in patients undergoing surgical treatment by FESS, performed by the same surgeon. For the development of the statistical database, the clinical records were collected by the same investigator.
Results. On the day of surgery and on the first postoperative day, 72.9% of patients reported facial pain, 41.8% nausea, 9.4% nasal bleeding, 8.8% vomiting. At 6 months postoperatively, 71.6% of patients estimated that they had a better quality of life than before surgery, 64.8% mentioned an improvement of olfaction as an effect, and 6.7% developed septal turbinate synechiae.
Conclusions. No major complications were identified in the recovery of CRS patients after FESS. Postoperative facial pain was less well tolerated by young patients (18-35 years old). The improvement of smell and the increase of disease-specific quality of life are the most relevant results of recovery after FESS mentioned by the patients included in our study. The otorhinolaryngologist and the family doctor play an important role in the education of patients regarding the importance of treatment with mineral and thermal waters in post-FESS recovery.
Keywords: chronic rhinosinusitis, endoscopic sinus surgery, FESS, rehabilitation, ERAS protocols,
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- Ionuț Isaia JEICAN
- [1] Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, University Clinical Hospital of Railway Company, Cluj-Napoca, Romania [2] Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- [1] Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, University Clinical Hospital of Railway Company, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- [2] Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- [3] Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania [4] Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- [5] Department of Oral Health, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- [6] Department of Rehabilitation, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- [7] Department of Pathology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- [8] Department of Microbiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, University Clinical Hospital of Railway Company, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Liu J, Zeng Q, Ke X, Yang Y, Hu G, Zhang X. Influence of chitosan-based dressing on prevention of synechia and wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery: A meta-analysis. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2018; 31:401-405. [PMID: 29122085 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2017.31.4469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has had many complications, e.g., synechia formation. This meta-analysis investigated the effect of a novel chitosan-based dressing on prevention of synechia and wound healing after ESS. METHODS We systematically searched various medical literature data bases and included the randomized controlled trials (RCT) regarding the effect of novel chitosan-based dressing on ESS. The study outcomes included synechia, granulations, hemostasis, crusting scores, and infection. RESULTS Six RCTs, which involved 337 patients, were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with control intervention after ESS, chitosan-based gel dressing substantially inhibited synechia (risk ratio [RR] 0.28 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.15-0.54]; p = 0.0001), improved granulations (RR 1.47 [95% CI, 1.07-2.03]; p = 0.02), and hemostasis (RR 1.47 [95% CI, 1.07-2.03]; p = 0.02) but demonstrated no effect on crusting scores (standard mean difference -0.41 [95% CI, -1.06 to 0.23]; p = 0.21) and infection (RR 0.88 [95% CI, 0.51-1.52]; p = 0.64). CONCLUSION Compared with control intervention, chitosan-based dressing was associated with significantly reduced synechia and with increased granulations and hemostasis but showed no influence on crusting and infection after ESS.
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- Jie Liu
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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Manji J, Habib ARR, Macias-Valle L, Finkelstein A, Alsaleh S, Dadgostar A, Al-Asousi F, Okpaleke C, Javer AR. Comparing the efficacy of Silastic and gloved-Merocel middle meatal spacers for functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2018; 8:948-954. [PMID: 29601150 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spacers are inserted into the middle meatal space (MMS) following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to prevent lateralization of the middle turbinate, scarring, and synechiae. Our objective was to determine if the incidence of postoperative synechiae, facial pain/discomfort, pain during spacer removal, scarring, and discharge differed between nasal cavities receiving Silastic or gloved-Merocel (GM) spacers following FESS. METHODS A double-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in adults requiring bilateral FESS for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) ± nasal polyposis. Participants served as their own controls, with each subject receiving both a Silastic and GM spacer. Spacers were inserted into the MMS during FESS and left in situ for 6 days. Participants were reviewed at 6 days, 5 weeks, and 12 weeks postoperatively. The presence of synechiae and scarring were evaluated endoscopically. Inflammation, discharge, and pain during spacer removal were assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS). RESULTS Forty-eight participants (96 nasal cavities) were recruited. Preoperatively, Lund-Mackay computed tomography (CT) scores were similar between Silastic-treated and GM-treated cavities (6.38 ± 2.35 vs 6.18 ± 2.17). The incidence of synechiae and scarring did not differ significantly between spacers up to 12 weeks postoperatively. Pain during spacer removal was significantly greater for Silastic than GM spacers (2.13 ± 1.34 vs 1.51 ± 1.23, p = 0.020). Facial pain prior to removal and extent of discharge did not differ significantly between spacers. CONCLUSION Following FESS, patients report less pain during removal of GM than Silastic spacers. However, the likelihood of synechiae and scarring did not differ between either of the spacers.
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- Jamil Manji
- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Hospital Español de México, Facultad Mexicana de Medicina Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico
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- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Clínica Alemana de Santiago, Facultad de Medicina Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- St. Paul's Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Department, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Manji J, Habib ARR, Amanian AA, Alsaleh S, Thamboo A, Javer AR. Potential risk factors associated with the development of synechiae following functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 275:1175-1181. [PMID: 29546557 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-4936-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Synechiae formation in the middle meatus is the most common complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Our objectives were to determine the incidence of synechiae occurring in a cohort of patients that have undergone FESS and identify characteristics associated with the development of synechiae postoperatively. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted of CRS patients, with or without nasal polyposis, that had undergone bilateral FESS in the past. All patients had received non-absorbable spacers intraoperatively that were left in situ for 6 days. Demographic and preoperative variables were analyzed to identify synechiae risk factors. A multivariable logistic regression model was constructed to estimate the probability of developing synechiae, given demographic and preoperative variables. RESULTS Two hundred cases of bilateral FESS were retrospectively reviewed. Thirty-eight (19.0%, 95% CI 13.6-24.4%) patients developed synechiae. Individuals receiving primary FESS and nasal septal reconstruction (NSR) were strongly associated with the development of synechiae (OR 3.5, 95% CI 1.5-8.5; OR 3.0, 95% CI 1.3-6.9). A multivariable logistic regression model adjusting for NSR, recurrent FESS, concha bullosa, requirement of anterior and posterior ethmoidectomy, Lund-Mackay CT score and gender, identified the likelihood of developing synechiae with a sensitivity of 68%, specificity of 73%, positive predictive value of 38% and likelihood ratio of 2.5. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing primary FESS and NSR are at greatest odds of developing postoperative synechiae. Methods of assessing risk factors and preventing synechiae formation in this population should be evaluated in future prospective investigations.
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- Jamil Manji
- Division of Otolaryngology, St. Paul's Sinus Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Division of Otolaryngology, St. Paul's Sinus Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology, St. Paul's Sinus Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology, St. Paul's Sinus Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Department, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Otolaryngology, St. Paul's Sinus Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology, St. Paul's Sinus Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Intranasal packs and haemostatic agents for the management of adult epistaxis: systematic review. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2017; 131:1065-1092. [DOI: 10.1017/s0022215117002055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractBackground:The mainstay of management of epistaxis refractory to first aid and cautery is intranasal packing. This review aimed to identify evidence surrounding nasal pack use.Method:A systematic review of the literature was performed using standardised methodology.Results:Twenty-seven eligible articles were identified relating to non-dissolvable packs and nine to dissolvable packs. Nasal packing appears to be more effective when applied by trained professionals. For non-dissolvable packs, the re-bleed rates for Rapid Rhino and Merocel were similar, but were higher with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste packing. Rapid Rhino packs were the most tolerated non-dissolvable packs. Evidence indicates that 96 per cent of re-bleeding occurs within the first 4 hours after nasal pack removal. Limited evidence suggests that dissolvable packs are effective and well tolerated by patients. There was a lack of evidence relating to: the duration of pack use, the economic effects of pack choice and the appropriate care setting for non-dissolvable packs.Conclusion:Rapid Rhino packs are the best tolerated, with efficacy equivalent to nasal tampons. FloSeal is easy to use, causes less discomfort and may be superior to Merocel in anterior epistaxis cases. There is no strong evidence to support prophylactic antibiotic use.
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Mortuaire G, Theis D, Fackeure R, Chevalier D, Gengler I. Cost-effectiveness assessment in outpatient sinonasal surgery. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2017; 135:11-15. [PMID: 28927846 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIMS To assess the cost-effectiveness of outpatient sinonasal surgery in terms of clinical efficacy and control of expenses. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted from January 2014 to January 2016. Patients scheduled for outpatient sinonasal surgery were systematically included. Clinical data were extracted from surgical and anesthesiology computer files. The cost accounting methods applied in our institution were used to evaluate logistic and technical costs. The standardized hospital fees rating system based on hospital stay and severity in diagnosis-related groups (Groupes homogènes de séjours: GHS) was used to estimate institutional revenue. RESULTS Over 2years, 927 outpatient surgical procedures were performed. The crossover rate to conventional hospital admission was 2.9%. In a day-1 telephone interview, 85% of patients were very satisfied with the procedure. All outpatient cases showed significantly lower costs than estimated for conventional management with overnight admission, while hospital revenue did not differ between the two. CONCLUSION This study confirmed the efficacy of outpatient surgery in this indication. Lower costs could allow savings for the health system by readjusting the rating for the procedure. More precise assessment of cost-effectiveness will require more fine-grained studies based on micro costing at hospital level and assessment of impact on conventional surgical activity and post-discharge community care.
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- G Mortuaire
- Service d'ORL de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Huriez, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Inserm U995, Lille Inflammation Research International Center, université de Lille, Lille, France.
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- Département d'information médicale, université de Lille, Lille, France
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- Département d'anesthésie, université de Lille, Lille, France
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- Service d'ORL de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Huriez, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Service d'ORL de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Huriez, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Inserm U995, Lille Inflammation Research International Center, université de Lille, Lille, France
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Nath S, Nath K. Patient’s Perspectives on Endoscopic SMR with Spurectomy and
Post-operative Synechia Formation. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.3923/jms.2017.144.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Hyaluronic acid for post sinus surgery care: systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2017; 131:S2-S11. [PMID: 28164779 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215116009269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery may result in adhesion formation. Hyaluronic acid may prevent synechiae development. A systematic review was performed to evaluate the current evidence on the clinical efficacy of hyaluronic acid applied to the nasal cavity after sinus surgery. METHODS Studies using hyaluronic acid as an adjunct treatment following endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis were identified. The primary outcome was adhesion formation rates. A meta-analysis was performed on adhesion event frequency. Secondary outcome measures included other endoscopic findings and patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS Thirteen studies (501 patients) met the selection criteria. A meta-analysis of adhesion formation frequency on endoscopy demonstrated a lower risk ratio in the hyaluronic acid intervention group (42 out of 283 cases) compared to the control group (81 out of 282) of 0.52 (95 per cent confidence interval = 0.37-0.72). Hyaluronic acid use was not associated with any significant adverse events. CONCLUSION Hyaluronic acid appears to be clinically safe and well tolerated, and may be useful in the early stages after sinus surgery to limit adhesion rate. Further research, including larger randomised controlled trials, is required to evaluate patient- and clinician-reported outcomes of hyaluronic acid post sinus surgery.
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Rotter N. Evidence and evidence gaps in therapies of nasal obstruction and rhinosinusitis. GMS CURRENT TOPICS IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2016; 15:Doc06. [PMID: 28025606 PMCID: PMC5169079 DOI: 10.3205/cto000133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Therapeutic decisions in otorhinolaryngology are based on clinical experience, surgical skills, and scientific evidence. Recently, evidence-based therapies have gained increased attention and importance due to their potential to improve the individual patient's treatment and their potential at the same time to reduce treatment costs. In clinical practice, it is almost impossible to stay ahead of the increasing mass of literature and on the other hand critically assess the presented data. A solid scientific and statistical knowledge as well as a significant amount of spare time are required to detect systematic bias and other errors in study designs, also with respect to assessing whether or not a study should be part of an individual therapeutic decision. Meta-analyses, reviews, and clinical guidelines are, therefore, of increasing importance for evidence-based therapy in clinical practice. This review is an update of the availability of external evidence for the treatment of nasal obstruction and rhinosinusitis. It becomes evident that both groups of diseases differ significantly in the availability of external evidence. Furthermore, it becomes obvious that surgical treatment options are normally based on evidence of significantly lower quality than medical treatment options.
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- Nicole Rotter
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany
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Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Hwang PH, Smith TL, Alt JA, Baroody FM, Batra PS, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Bhattacharyya N, Chandra RK, Chiu A, Citardi MJ, Cohen NA, DelGaudio J, Desrosiers M, Dhong HJ, Douglas R, Ferguson B, Fokkens WJ, Georgalas C, Goldberg A, Gosepath J, Hamilos DL, Han JK, Harvey R, Hellings P, Hopkins C, Jankowski R, Javer AR, Kern R, Kountakis S, Kowalski ML, Lane A, Lanza DC, Lebowitz R, Lee HM, Lin SY, Lund V, Luong A, Mann W, Marple BF, McMains KC, Metson R, Naclerio R, Nayak JV, Otori N, Palmer JN, Parikh SR, Passali D, Peters A, Piccirillo J, Poetker DM, Psaltis AJ, Ramadan HH, Ramakrishnan VR, Riechelmann H, Roh HJ, Rudmik L, Sacks R, Schlosser RJ, Senior BA, Sindwani R, Stankiewicz JA, Stewart M, Tan BK, Toskala E, Voegels R, Wang DY, Weitzel EK, Wise S, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Wright ED, Zhou B, Kennedy DW. International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2016; 6 Suppl 1:S22-209. [DOI: 10.1002/alr.21695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 333] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Revised: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital; London UK
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- University of Texas Medical School at Houston
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Hobson CE, Choby GW, Wang EW, Morton SC, Lee S. Systematic review and metaanalysis of middle meatal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2016; 29:135-40. [PMID: 25785755 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2015.29.4153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate synechiae formation in patients who underwent packing in the middle meatus at the completion of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) or recurrent acute rhinosinusitis. DATA SOURCES PubMed and Ovid. REVIEW METHODS Prospective randomized controlled studies of ESS with the placement of middle meatal packing were reviewed and included for analysis. Metaanalysis of the pooled data was performed. RESULTS Eighteen prospective, randomized, controlled trials met inclusion criteria, resulting in a total of 925 subjects. Although there was a trend toward decreased risk of synechiae formation in the patients who underwent placement of middle meatal packing postoperatively (RR = 0.544), this did not achieve statistical significance on metaanalysis (p = 0.052). CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and metaanalysis suggests that use of middle meatal packing does not significantly reduce the risk of synechiae formation after ESS. There was, however, significant heterogeneity of the data analyzed, and the difference between groups was just short of statistical significance in our metaanalysis. Additional prospective randomized studies on this topic will further elucidate the utility of middle meatal packing.
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- Candace E Hobson
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Antisdel JL, Meyer A, Comer B, Jang D, Gurrola J, Khabbaz E, Christopher K, Kountakis S. Product comparison model in otolaryngology: Equivalency analysis of absorbable hemostatic agents after endoscopic sinus surgery. Laryngoscope 2015; 126 Suppl 2:S5-13. [PMID: 26509639 DOI: 10.1002/lary.25678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Evidence-based medicine in otolaryngology literature continues to be lacking, especially with regard to new products brought to market. The marketing of products often includes statements of benefit that have limited objective support in research or literature. To address this, and to adequately determine product equivalency/superiority, careful evaluation must be made. In order to establish standards for this process in rhinology products, we directly compare three different absorbable hemostatic agents in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), using both objective and subjective outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Double-blinded prospective (level 1) comparison and equivalency analysis of three plant-based absorbable hemostatic agents (carboxymethylcellulose [CMC] gel, mucopolysaccharide hemospheres (MPH), and potato starch wafer) in patients undergoing bilateral ESS. METHODS Patients with medically refractory CRS who underwent bilateral ESS were recruited and prospectively followed. At the conclusion of ESS, one of three different hemostatic agents was applied to each nasal passage. Subjective patient data was obtained using rated symptoms compared between the two sides (nasal obstruction, bleeding, pain, and nasal discharge) at baseline and on postoperative days 1, 7, and 14. Objective data was obtained by blinded endoscopic scoring to rate mucosal edema, inflammation, granulation, crusting, infection, and synechiae formation on postoperative weeks 1, 3, and 6. RESULTS Forty-eight patients who underwent ESS for CRS were included. There is no statistical difference in subjective scores for any of the variables measured, although (MPH) nearly reached statistical significance at postoperative day 7 for increased pain (P = 0.06) and obstruction (P = 0.22). Objective measures showed equivalency between all products, except the CMC gel approached significance at week 3 for increased crusting (P = 0.10), granulation (P = 0.24), and debridement (P = 0.07). At 6 weeks, increased debridement (P = 0.14) also approached significance. CONCLUSION Careful and deliberate consideration should be taken when choosing products to assist our surgical endeavors. Subjectively, patients treated with MPH showed near-significant increases in pain and obstruction. In objective measures, CMC gel nearly reaches significance for more postoperative debridement, with increased crusting and inflammation. Product choice could consider these factors, although it remains at the discretion of the surgeon. This model of comparison allows careful product comparison and should be applied to other hemostatics, as well as other materials in use in otolaryngology. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1b. Laryngoscope, 126:S5-S13, 2016.
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- Jastin L Antisdel
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
| | - Stilianos Kountakis
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A
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