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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Rhinology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Chronic sinusitis often impairs olfaction and reduces ciliary beat frequency (CBF).
  • Preoperative CBF is markedly reduced in patients with chronic sinusitis due to the infectious process.
  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a common treatment for chronic sinusitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively assess changes in olfaction and CBF after FESS.
  • To determine the timeline for olfactory and CBF recovery post-FESS.
  • To correlate endoscopic findings with functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 70 chronic sinusitis patients undergoing FESS.
  • Measurement of CBF using microscopic-photometry at 2, 4, and 6 months post-FESS.
  • Olfaction assessment using the Erlangener Smell Identification Test.

Main Results:

  • CBF significantly improved post-FESS (p < 0.001), reaching normal values by 6 months.
  • Olfactory function improved significantly, both subjectively and objectively (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003).
  • CBF improvement followed a linear pattern, accelerating between 4 and 6 months post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • FESS leads to significant improvements in olfactory ability and CBF in chronic sinusitis patients.
  • Postoperative follow-up should extend to at least 6 months for complete functional assessment.
  • Functional recovery may lag behind apparent mucosal healing observed during endoscopic examination.