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Comparative Study Between Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Using Microdebrider and Conventional Techniques with It's Impact

K Muthubabu¹, S Gayathri¹, P Sravanthi¹

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Neck and Neck Surgery, Meenakshi Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Karaipettai Post, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631552 India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

|November 26, 2019

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Microdebrider endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) shows superior improvement in FEV1 values compared to conventional ESS, particularly for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and coexisting lower airway diseases. This surgical approach enhances pulmonary function tests.

Keywords:

Chronic rhinosinusitis Functional endoscopic sinus surgery Microdebrider Pulmonary function tests Sinonasal polyposis

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Area of Science:

Otorhinolaryngology
Pulmonology
Respiratory Medicine

Background:

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) frequently coexists with lower airway diseases like asthma (BA), affecting up to 75% of patients.
Mucociliary clearance, vital for airway health, involves cilia and mucus secretions.
Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a recommended treatment for refractory CRS.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of microdebrider-assisted ESS versus conventional ESS in improving CRS symptoms and pulmonary function.
To assess changes in symptom scores, endoscopic findings, and CT scans post-surgery.

Main Methods:

Patients with persistent CRS after medical treatment were randomized into microdebrider ESS or conventional ESS groups.
Symptom severity was assessed using CRS criteria and Lund-Mckay scoring.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and Lund-Mckay CT scores were evaluated pre- and post-operatively.

Main Results:

Microdebrider ESS demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) compared to conventional ESS.
Both surgical techniques showed improvements in symptom scores, endoscopic appearances, and CT findings.

Conclusions:

Microdebrider ESS offers superior outcomes for FEV1 in patients with CRS and coexisting lower airway disease.
ESS is an effective surgical intervention for managing CRS, with microdebrider technique showing added benefit for pulmonary function.