Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Daniel B. Spielman, Matthew Kim, Jonathan Overdevest, David A. Gudis
Summary: Improving frontal sinus irrigation penetration by achieving zero-degree endoscopic visualization through limited resection of the middle turbinate axilla-agger nasi complex is more effective than standard Draf IIa frontal sinusotomy as demonstrated in this study.
Article
Surgery
Masanobu Suzuki, Erich Vyskocil, Kazuhiro Ogi, Kotaro Matoba, Yuji Nakamaru, Akihiro Homma, Peter J. Wormald, Alkis J. Psaltis
Summary: Traditional cadaveric courses for surgical education have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the development of remote training courses utilizing 3D-printed models. The use of telemedicine software and web-conferencing technology allowed for expert supervision and significantly improved the training outcomes for surgeons.
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Viraj N. Shah, Luke J. Pasick, Daniel A. Benito, Michael K. Ghiam, Christine D'Aguillo
Summary: The study analyzed postmarket complications associated with PROPEL sinus stents, finding that infection, oropharyngeal obstruction, and headache/pain were the most common adverse events to patients, while migration and expulsion of the stent were the most common device malfunctions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tripti Brar, Adam Brown, Amar Miglani, Devyani Lal, Michael J. J. Marino
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of frontal sinus surgery using MPLG stents and TICP microsponges. The results showed that both stents had similar rates of frontal sinus ostium (FSO) patency, but TICP microsponges had lower costs per unit.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Otorhinolaryngology
M. Veyrat, K. Shenouda, D. Ayache, G. Poillon
Summary: Silent sinus syndrome is a rare condition that typically affects the maxillary sinus, but frontal involvement is also possible. This study describes three cases of Silent sinus syndrome involving the interfrontal sinus. It suggests that the frontal sinus wall may be the most vulnerable and prone to weakening caused by atelectasis. The study highlights the importance of preoperative identification of interfrontal sinus retraction for surgical restoration of frontal sinus ventilation and prevention of complications.
EUROPEAN ANNALS OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Christian Calvo-Henriquez, Jaime Viera-Artiles, Miguel Rodriguez-Iglesias, Paula Rodriguez-Rivas, Antonino Maniaci, Miguel Mayo Yanez, Gabriel Martinez-Capoccioni, Isam Alobid
Summary: Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common condition that is often treated with intranasal corticosteroids. However, the delivery of these sprays into the sinus cavities is often inadequate. Recent studies have shown that high-volume steroid nasal rinses have better penetration into the sinuses. This review of the literature suggests a potential positive effect of high-volume steroid nasal rinses in chronic rhinosinusitis, especially when it is accompanied by nasal polyps. However, more well-designed studies are needed for solid conclusions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
William Li, Jacqueline Ho, Jessica W. Grayson, Raquel Alvarado, Janet Rimmer, William A. Sewell, Raewyn Campbell, Larry Kalish, Raymond Sacks, Richard J. Harvey
Summary: The study on long-term treatment outcomes in patients with primary diffuse type 2 CRS or eCRS receiving multimodal treatment showed that managing these conditions as inflammatory airway disorders can achieve long-term disease control and reduce symptom burden. Maintenance corticosteroid irrigations successfully self-tapered to disease activity in the examined population.
JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Arthur W. Wu, Dhruv Sharma, Elisa A. Illing, Jonathan Y. Ting, Missael Vasquez, Kolin Rubel, Dennis M. Tang, Thomas S. Higgins
Summary: This study aims to measure the patency of the sphenoid and frontal sinus ostia postoperatively. The research found that both the sphenoid and frontal sinus ostia routinely narrow postoperatively, primarily from baseline to 3 months, and there is no significant change from 3 to 6 months postoperatively.
ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Khalil Issa, Jordan I. Teitelbaum, David W. Jang, Bradley J. Goldstein, Lyndon Chan, Ralph Abi Hachem
Summary: This study compared irrigation penetration into the frontal sinus following Draf IIa versus modified Draf IIa frontal sinusotomy. The results showed a significant increase in penetration after the modified Draf IIa procedure, indicating its potential in improving postoperative irrigations for frontal sinus.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Erminia Ridolo, Alessandro Barone, Francesca Nicoletta, Giovanni Paoletti, Enrico Heffler, Luca Malvezzi, Giorgio Walter Canonica
Summary: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease with a significant impact on quality of life and high management costs. The use of multiple drugs for symptom control in AR patients often leads to poor therapeutic adherence. However, the novel intranasal corticosteroid/antihistamine combination, GSP301, has shown promising efficacy and safety in providing rapid symptom relief and good tolerability.
EXPERT REVIEW OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Stephen R. Chorney, Adva Buzi, Mark D. Rizzi
Summary: The indication for frontal sinus drainage in pediatric acute sinusitis with intracranial complications remains uncertain. A study showed that drainage of the frontal sinus did not reduce the need for subsequent surgical procedures or increase complications, and its impact on clinical outcomes is unclear.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY
(2021)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Mario Turri-Zanoni, Paolo Battaglia, Maurizio Bignami, Paolo Castelnuovo, Alberto D. Arosio
Summary: This comprehensive review examines the surgical access strategies for the frontal sinus, including both endonasal and traditional external procedures. Recent advances in endoscopic endonasal techniques have widened the options for managing frontal sinus diseases, while the appropriate selection of cases remains crucial for successful outcomes.
CURRENT OPINION IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Jonathan A. Bernstein, Andrew A. White, Joseph K. Han, David M. Lang, David Elkayam, Fuad M. Baroody
Summary: This study aimed to analyze published reports on the efficacy and safety of corticosteroid irrigation (CSI) in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps and evaluate its clinical implications. CSI is commonly used for the treatment of CRS, but it is not approved by the FDA.
ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sen Ninan, David Y. Goldrich, Katherine Liu, Sarah Kidwai, Sean McKee, Lauren Williams, Anthony Del Signore, Satish Govindaraj, Alfred M. Iloreta
Summary: This prospective study evaluated olfactory function and quality of life in chronic rhinosinusitis patients undergoing different types of frontal sinus surgery. Significant improvements in olfaction and QOL were found in patients undergoing total ethmoidectomy with frontal sinusotomy at long-term follow-up. The study showed that frontal sinus surgery did not adversely impact olfactory improvement and there were no additional negative effects in the long term.
Article
Surgery
Renee Helmers, Cornelis Klop, Ruud Schreurs, Jan de Lange, Leander Dubois
Summary: This article presents a novel minimally invasive procedure for reconstruction of anterior wall fractures of the frontal sinus, involving an endoscopic assisted approach with patient specific implants. Compared to the conventional coronal approach, this method offers a predictable and minimal invasive alternative with quick and uneventful postoperative recovery.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)