Is an intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) effective monotherapy for treatment of acute rhinosinusitis? Background: Acute rhinosinusitis is often treated with antibiotics as if it were a bacterial infection; however, estimates suggest that […]
Polydioxanone Foil Can Be Used to Support the Nasal Septum
Is polydioxanone foil an effective material for stabilizing septal segments in nasal septal reconstruction? Background: Post surgical nasal septal integrity must be restored if a functionally and aesthetically healthy nose is […]
Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Used Effectively in Rhinoplasty
Can irradiated homologous costal cartilage be safely and reliably utilized as a grafting material for primary and secondary rhinoplasty? Background: Early reports on irradiated homologous costal cartilage (IHCC) used in nasal […]
Steroid-Impregnated Nasal Dressing Improves Post-ESS Healing
What is the impact of steroid-impregnated absorbable nasal dressing on wound healing and surgical outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)? Background: Wound healing has been a significant determinant of successful outcomes […]
Trial Assesses Shorter Moxifloxacin Therapy
What is the efficacy and safety of a five-day moxifloxacin regimen in the treatment of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS)? Background: There is a lack of clarity regarding the role of antimicrobials […]
Secondhand Smoke Increases Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk
Is exposure to secondhand smoke a risk factor for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: There are surprisingly few studies that address the association between secondhand smoke (SHS) and sinusitis, and most use […]
Avastin Treatment for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Epistaxis
Can the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor bevacizumab (Avastin) treat hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) epistaxis? Background: HHT is an autosomal dominant disorder involving abnormal blood vessel development. An estimated […]
Panel Debates when to Use an Endoscopic Approach to Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery is an approach commonly used by otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, but for what indications is it the best technique to use—and how has its use evolved over the years?
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