What clinical and environmental factors can predict recurrence or malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma (IP)? Background: IP is a benign neoplasm that is locally aggressive, with a less than 10 […]
Balloon Dilation Useful for Revision Frontal Sinusotomy
Is the balloon a useful tool for revision frontal sinusotomy to efficiently and safely allow subsequent instrumentation of the frontal outflow tract using larger, more aggressive instruments? Background: Reports of drill-out […]
Researchers Identify Patients at Risk for MRSA
What patients are at risk for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection following septorhinoplasty and the need for antibiotic prophylaxis? Background: Local infection is a rare complication following septorhinoplasty, but it has […]
Intranasal Corticosteroid Not Recommended as Monotherapy for Acute Rhinosinusitis
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 […]