New rhinosinusitis consensus statement sorts through a mountain of research to offer evidence-based pathology and therapy guidelines
Is an Endoscopic Approach Superior to External Dacryocystorhinostomy for Nasolacrimal Obstruction?
Based on the only randomized controlled trial, external DCR provides a superior outcome to endoscopic DCR with regard to symptoms at 1 year follow-up
Which Inferior Turbinate Reduction Technique Best Decreases Nasal Obstruction?
Submucosal resection combined with lateral displacement considered most effective in cases of inferior turbinate hypertrophy
Is Adenoidectomy Alone Sufficient for Treating Pediatric Airway Obstruction?
Research shows that post-surgery tonsillectomy may be needed in up to 29% of pediatric adenoidectomy cases
Surveillance Recommendations Following Resection of Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma
Regular follow-up endoscopic examinations advised to monitor recurrence, potential for malignant transformation
Topical Antibiotic Use Following Sinus Surgery
Topical antibiotics are not recommended as first-line treatment for routine chronic rhinosinusitis
X-Ray, Nasal Endoscopy and Adenoid Hypertrophy in Children
Flexible nasal endoscopy best to gauge adenoid size; lateral neck x-ray can be used for children unable to cooperate with endoscopy
Which Inferior Turbinate Reduction Technique Best Decreases Nasal Obstruction?
Submucosal resection combined with lateral displacement is most effective at decreasing nasal obstruction caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy
Does Balloon Catheter Sinuplasty Have a Role in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Sinus Disease?
Balloon catheter sinuplasty appears safe for use among pediatric patients with chronic recurrent sinusitis
How Necessary are Postoperative Debridements After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
The optimal regimen is weekly debridement until normalization, or at least stabilization, of the endoscopic exam