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Management of complicated pediatric rhinosinusitis in the COVID-19 era

Conor H Blanco1, John B Stein1, Gregory L Barinsky1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.

American Journal of Otolaryngology
|November 17, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This study addresses complicated rhinosinusitis in pediatric COVID-19 patients. It outlines a multidisciplinary treatment strategy and presents case examples for managing these challenging cases.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges in pediatric care.
  • Complicated rhinosinusitis in children requires specialized management.
  • Limited literature exists on managing pediatric COVID-19 patients with complicated rhinosinusitis.

Observation:

  • This report details a multidisciplinary approach for pediatric patients with complicated rhinosinusitis and COVID-19.
  • Two distinct case examples illustrate varied treatment strategies.
  • The study focuses on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management.

Findings:

  • A comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy is crucial for managing pediatric complicated rhinosinusitis in COVID-19 patients.
  • Different treatment approaches can be effective depending on individual case characteristics.
  • The report offers practical insights and pearls for clinicians.

Implications:

  • This work provides a valuable framework for treating pediatric patients with complicated rhinosinusitis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • It highlights the need for tailored, multidisciplinary care in this specific patient population.
  • The findings can inform clinical practice and future research in pediatric otolaryngology and infectious diseases.

Keywords:
COVID-19Complicated sinusitisCoronavirusPediatric COVID-19Pediatric rhinosinusitisSars-CoV-2

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