New rhinosinusitis consensus statement sorts through a mountain of research to offer evidence-based pathology and therapy guidelines


New rhinosinusitis consensus statement sorts through a mountain of research to offer evidence-based pathology and therapy guidelines

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
Research shows no increase in rate of unplanned revisits or postoperative hemorrhage

Depression, anxiety, headaches, and chronic pain more common in patients with all positive symptoms on the SNOT-20 score

Submucosal resection combined with lateral displacement considered most effective in cases of inferior turbinate hypertrophy

Research shows that post-surgery tonsillectomy may be needed in up to 29% of pediatric adenoidectomy cases
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and comorbid obstructive sleep apnea see substantial improvements in quality of life following sinus surgery
By anatomical site, prognosis is best for nasal cavity cancers and worst for overlapping lesions

Regular follow-up endoscopic examinations advised to monitor recurrence, potential for malignant transformation
Healthcare provider, provider’s specialty, presence of medical trainees affect overuse of antibiotics