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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Recurrent sinusitis often necessitates revision endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS).
  • Identifying causes of primary surgery failure is crucial for successful revision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the causes of revision endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS).
  • Evaluate the clinical efficacy and patient experience of RESS for recurrent sinusitis.

Main Methods:

  • 168 patients with recurrent sinusitis underwent preoperative CT scans and nasal endoscopy.
  • All patients were treated with revision endoscopic sinus surgery.

Main Results:

  • Common causes for RESS included incomplete middle turbinate (95/168), nasal cavity adhesion (85/168), and maxillary sinus ostium stenosis (51/168).
  • Success rates: 106 patients cured, 40 improved, and 22 ineffective.
  • Other identified issues: uncinate process residual, ethmoid hyperostosis, and nasal septum deviation.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical failures in primary endoscopic sinus surgery stem from residual disease, adhesions, ostium stenosis, and anatomical variations.
  • RESS is an effective treatment for recurrent sinusitis.
  • Accurate preoperative imaging and precise surgical technique are vital for successful outcomes.