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Clinical outcomes after revision endoscopic sinus surgery.
1Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. neiloy@massmed.org
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|August 18, 2004
Summary
Revision endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) offers significant symptom relief for chronic rhinosinusitis, comparable to primary ESS. However, patients often require ongoing medical management post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rhinology
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent condition impacting quality of life.
- Revision endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is performed for refractory CRS cases.
- Understanding the efficacy of revision ESS is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the symptomatic benefits of revision ESS in patients with CRS.
- To compare outcomes of revision ESS with primary ESS.
Main Methods:
- Prospective controlled clinical trial involving adult patients undergoing revision ESS.
- Pre- and post-operative assessment using computed tomographic scans and the Rhinosinusitis Symptom Inventory.
- Comparison with a matched control group undergoing primary ESS.
Main Results:
- Significant symptom improvements observed in nasal obstruction, hyposmia, and headache post-revision ESS.
- Effect sizes indicated substantial symptomatic relief across nasal and total symptom domains.
- Symptom improvements were comparable to those seen after primary ESS.
Conclusions:
- Revision ESS provides significant symptomatic relief for refractory CRS, similar to primary ESS.
- Many patients undergoing revision ESS necessitate continued intensive medical management.