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Gnanasekaran S, Jayaraj V, V B Y, Selvam MP, Rajendran V. Evaluating the efficacy of nasal irrigation in postoperative functional endoscopic sinus surgery patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:3903-3913. [PMID: 38492009 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08535-x] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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PURPOSE Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a mainstay surgical intervention for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP). Nasal irrigation, particularly with normal saline, is a widely recommended postoperative care modality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of various nasal irrigation solutions in postoperative FESS patients. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted in multiple databases for randomized controlled trials investigating normal saline and various substances for nasal irrigation post-FESS. The systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, and the meta-analysis used R software for data synthesis. Outcome measures included SNOT-22 and LKES scores. The Cochrane tool was employed to evaluate the potential for bias. RESULTS Results from 14 studies, focusing on six each for SNOT-22 and LKES, revealed a significant reduction in symptoms and endoscopic scores with various solutions compared to normal saline. The meta-analysis using the random-effects model indicated a negative standardized mean difference (SMD) of - 0.69(95% CI [- 1.64; 0.27], p = 0.157) for symptoms and endoscopic scores (SMD = - 0.48, 95% CI [- 1.32; 0.36], z = - 1.12, p = 0.264). Subgroup analyses highlighted budesonide's efficacy over normal saline, but substantial heterogeneity and potential publication bias were noted. CONCLUSION Nasal irrigation with various solutions postoperative FESS patients demonstrated significant improvements in patient-reported symptoms and endoscopic scores compared to normal saline. Budesonide appeared particularly effective. However, high heterogeneity and potential publication bias warrant cautious interpretation. Standardized outcome measures and further research are needed to strengthen the evidence.
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- Sridevi Gnanasekaran
- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), (Community Medicine), Room No: 233, Academic Block, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273008, India
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), (Community Medicine), Room No: 233, Academic Block, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273008, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, Karnataka, 580022, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273008, India
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), (Community Medicine), Room No: 233, Academic Block, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273008, India.
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Tan CJW, Leow BHW, Tan BKJ, Tan SFJ, Teo NWY, Charn TC. Association Between Smoking and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:2513-2524. [PMID: 38112394 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31223] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory disease of the upper airway. The impact of smoking on CRS has not been clearly established. We aim to clarify the association between first-hand cigarette smoking and the prevalence and prognoses of CRS. REVIEW METHODS PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library were searched from inception until May 15, 2022. Three blinded reviewers selected relevant studies, extracted data, and evaluated study bias following a PROSPERO-registered protocol (CRD42022345585). We used random-effects meta-analyses to pool the prevalence of smoking in CRS, association between smoking status and CRS, and association of smoking with quality of life (QOL) before and after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). We also performed descriptive analyses of olfactory function, CT scores, and endoscopy scores before and after FESS. RESULTS We included 23 cross-sectional studies, 19 cohort studies, two case-control studies, and one prospective clinical trial. The pooled prevalence of ever-smokers was 40% (95% CI = 0.30-0.51) and 33% (95% CI = 0.25-0.43) in patients with and without CRS. Compared to never-smokers, active smokers and past smokers had 1.35 (95% CI = 1.18-1.55) and 1.23 (95% CI = 1.17-1.29) higher odds of having CRS. Among patients with CRS, non-smokers reported higher initial QOL than smokers (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.11-0.35), although post-FESS QOL was similar (SMD = 0.10, 95% CI = -0.30-0.51). Descriptive analysis found no significant correlations between smoking and post-FESS olfactory function and endoscopy scores. CONCLUSIONS Cigarette smoking is associated with higher prevalence and odds of CRS. Clinicians should be aware that smoking predisposes to CRS, but does not negatively impact the rhinologic outcomes of FESS. Laryngoscope, 134:2513-2524, 2024.
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- Claire Jing-Wen Tan
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Surgery Academic Clinical Program, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Departments of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Behnke J, Dundervill C, Al-Asadi Z, Shahid M, Ramadan HH, Makary CA. Gender Differences in Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Scoping Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 170:1659-1667. [PMID: 38317564 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.663] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Gender differences in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) have been demonstrated in many studies over the last 15 years. The purpose of this scoping review is to investigate the current knowledge on gender differences in CRS and to analyze the gaps in the literature. DATA SOURCES A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases was performed. REVIEW METHODS This scoping review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Studies that evaluated gender differences in CRS were included in the review. RESULTS Of the 523 abstracts reviewed, a total of 23 studies met the criteria for inclusion. Articles consisted of retrospective and prospective cohort studies. They were divided into 3 categories based on whether they evaluated gender differences in (1) presentation and baseline quality of life, (2) pathophysiology, and/or (3) outcomes of treatment. Eleven studies addressed differences in presentation, 5 addressed differences in pathophysiology, and 10 dealt with differences in outcomes after surgical or medical management. Most of the studies showed worse baseline QoL secondary to CRS in women, with outcome of treatment being similar in both genders. CONCLUSION The experience of CRS appears to vary between genders, with women experiencing a greater subjective burden of disease than men, though with similar outcomes after treatment. Further research is indicated, particularly involving the pathophysiology of CRS, to fully understand the underlying causes of these discrepancies.
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- John Behnke
- Department of Otolaryngology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, Virginia University, USA
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- School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, Virginia University, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, Virginia University, USA
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Algahtani S, Alhajlah A, Abuharb AI, Alzarroug AF, Almughira AI, Alsywina N, Alahmadi FK, Al-Dubai S. Outcomes of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e53952. [PMID: 38468978 PMCID: PMC10925974 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent health problem that affects many people around the world and can require surgical intervention if conservative therapy fails. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure commonly used to manage CRS. The success of FESS depends on various factors, and larger studies are necessary to determine its efficacy in managing CRS in this population. This systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of FESS in the Middle East. We followed the standards outlined by PRISMA and the Cochrane Handbook for systematic reviews. The primary outcome of interest was the quality of life (QOL), and the secondary outcome was the recurrence of CRS. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, and sensitivity analysis was performed to examine the robustness of the results. Six studies were included. The review found that the QOL significantly improved (p < 0.001). Two studies reported recurrence of CRS after FESS, and data showed that the recurrence of CRS after surgery was 6%. FESS is an effective intervention for CRS, but further research is needed on recurrence rates.
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- Saad Algahtani
- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- Joint Program of Preventive Medicine Post Graduate Studies, Ministry of Health, Medina, SAU
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Prajwal Gowda PR, Bai JS, Naik SM, Abhilasha S. Evaluation of Improvement in Chronic Rhinosinusitis After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Using Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT22) Symptom Score. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:3337-3343. [PMID: 37974715 PMCID: PMC10646061 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03929-5] [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: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) symptom score is the most widely used questionnaire due to its easy interpretation with respect to quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). It helps in deciding further treatment plan in patients with refractory CRS despite maximal medical therapy (MMT). Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is suggested in patients not responding to medical treatment. The preoperative and post-operative QOL for patients with CRS is assessed using SNOT-22. To assess SNOT-22 score change in CRS resistant to MMT. This is a longitudinal study conducted from April 2021-September 2022 included patients diagnosed to have CRS, satisfying the inclusion criteria. SNOT-22 for symptom severity assessed at the first visit, 1 week and 12 weeks and after MMT. Patients who failed MMT, posted for ESS. Post-operatively SNOT-22 symptom score re-assessed at 15 days, 1 month, 2 months and 3 months. 56 patients (male-51% and female-49%) who failed to respond to MMT included in the study. The five major troublesome symptoms nasal blockage (92.86%), need to blow nose (75%), facial pressure/pain (53.57%), post nasal discharge (51.79%), and sneezing (42.86%). The mean SNOT-22 symptom score when compared with pre-operatively (69.54 ± 8.973) and after FESS (2.09 ± 1.881) had improved significantly (p < 0.001). CRS is more frequently seen in males aged between 21 and 30 years. The patient-based outcome measures, like SNOT-22 helps to foresee the extent of post- operative improvement. The effective management of CRS is by surgical intervention.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and RC, Yadavanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and RC, Yadavanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and RC, Yadavanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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Fu Y, Liu D, Huang W, Wang Z, Zhang Y. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of SNOT-22 Outcomes After Sinus Surgery. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2023:1455613231187761. [PMID: 37606061 DOI: 10.1177/01455613231187761] [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: 08/23/2023] Open
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Background: All stakeholders in the healthcare system have prioritized and will continue to prioritize enhancing care quality. The measurement of sinus-specific quality of life (QOL) is potentially the most commonly used QOL parameter for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis were used in this study to determine the mean change in patients' scores on the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) before and after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for CRS. Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect were searched for articles that compared SNOT-22 scores before and after ESS in adult patients with CRS and were published between January 2000 and March 2023. The mean post-op change, 95% confidence interval (CI), forest plot, and inverse variance weighting were all generated using a random effects model. A mixed-effects meta-regression was used to analyze the effect of patient-specific characteristics across studies. Results: Fifteen prospective patient cohorts published from 2009 to 2023 were included in this meta-analysis. At an average follow-up of 25.5 months, all studies demonstrated a statistically significant difference in mean SNOT-22 scores between baseline and post-op time periods (P < .05), ranging from 5.1 to 55.4. Across all studies, the mean SNOT-22 changed significantly by 26.02 (95% CI: 12.83-38.60). According to a stepwise multivariate analysis, studies with higher mean age and mean pre-op SNOT-22 scores had greater changes in SNOT-22 scores following ESS, whereas trials with longer mean follow-up duration had smaller changes in SNOT-22 scores. Conclusion: Research utilizing the SNOT-22 instrument has demonstrated that endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) leads to enhanced quality of life (QOL) outcomes. The literature reports that improvement is influenced by the initial SNOT-22 score, the mean age of the patients, and the duration of the follow-up period.
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- Yangyang Fu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Liaoning, China
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Sharma A, Raghuwanshi N, Gupta Y, Upadhyay A, Mundra R. Snot-22 a Predictive and Assessment Tool for Subjective Improvement After Fess in Patients of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:1062-1068. [PMID: 37206812 PMCID: PMC10188815 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03582-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health problem with an estimated prevalence of 6.8% in Asia. The treatment of CRS involves an initial course of maximal medical therapy followed by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS). Here, we are assessing the outcomes of FESS on CRS using most recent Sino Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) questionnaire, for quantifying changes in symptoms and predicting extent of postoperative improvement. 75 patients who reported in the tertiary health care centre in Department of ENT, MGM Medical College & M.Y. Hospital, Indore and were diagnosed with CRS that did not relieve on medication were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The selected cases were asked to answer the SNOT-22 questionnaire before the surgery. FESS was done and after three months, the patients were again subjected to the SNOT-22 questionnaire. There was 83.67% overall improvement in postsurgical SNOT-22 evaluations, which was statistically significant (p value < 0.00001). Most common SNOT-22 symptom was the need to blow nose, which was seen in 28 (93.34%) cases, while ear pain was found in 10 (50%) patients and was the least common SNOT-22 symptom. FESS seems to be effective treatment of CRS patients. We observed SNOT-22 to be very effective and reliable in assessing the Quality of Life in CRS patients and to measure the improvement after FESS.
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- Anshul Sharma
- Department of E.N.T., M.G.M. Medical College, 104 President Regency, 3/5 Manoramaganj, Indore, 452001 India
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- Department of E.N.T., M.G.M. Medical College, 104 President Regency, 3/5 Manoramaganj, Indore, 452001 India
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- Department of E.N.T., M.G.M. Medical College, 104 President Regency, 3/5 Manoramaganj, Indore, 452001 India
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- Department of E.N.T., M.G.M. Medical College, 104 President Regency, 3/5 Manoramaganj, Indore, 452001 India
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- Department of E.N.T., M.G.M. Medical College, 104 President Regency, 3/5 Manoramaganj, Indore, 452001 India
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