The impact of septorhinoplasty and anterior turbinoplasty on nasal conditioning

BACKGROUND: Septorhinoplasty and turbinoplasty is a frequently performed operation in facial plastic surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate nasal conditioning after septorhinoplasty and inferior turbinoplasty in patients with internal and external nasal deformities and hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates and to determine its relation to nasal patency. METHODS: Ten patients and 10 volunteers as controls were enrolled into this study. Measurement of nasal conditioning and active anterior rhinomanometry were performed before and 4-6 months after functional-esthetic septorhinoplasty and inferior turbinoplasty. RESULTS: Nasal airflow was significantly higher postoperatively than preoperatively. The preoperative nasal temperature (TEMP) and heat increase (HI) was lower in the patients compared with the controls. The postoperative TEMP, HI, total water content, and water gradient were significantly higher than the preoperative values. CONCLUSION: Based on this relatively small series, functional-esthetic septorhinoplasty in combination with inferior turbinoplasty may be associated with improved nasal conditioning.     

应用Logistic回归分析鼻内镜下治疗慢性鼻-鼻窦炎效果影响因素

目的探讨鼻内镜下手术治疗慢性鼻-鼻窦炎患者的临床治疗效果及影响因素。方法选择我院2010年1月-2011年12月行鼻内镜手术的慢性鼻-鼻窦炎患者270例,其中不伴有鼻息肉慢性鼻-鼻窦炎患者146例,伴鼻息肉者124例。收集相关临床资料,对鼻内镜术后6个月进行疗效评定,并应用Logistic回归分析影响手术治疗效果的危险因素。结果鼻内镜下手术治疗270例慢性鼻-鼻窦炎患者,总体病情完全控制率达87．78％（237／270）;不伴鼻息肉组病情完全控制率达92．47％（135／146）明显高于伴鼻息肉组82．26％（102／124）（X^2=6．512,P=0．011）,不伴鼻息肉组手术疗效明显优于伴鼻息肉组（X^2=7．539,P=0．023）;Logistic回归分析显示临床类型、是否伴有变应性鼻炎、VAS评分、Lund-Mackay评分、Lund—Kennedy评分、是否复发、术后随访依从性是影响手术疗效的主要因素。结论Logistic回归分析显示鼻内镜下治疗慢性鼻一鼻窦炎疗效除与是否伴有鼻息肉有关外,还与其他多种因素相关。     

Biofilm detection in chronic rhinosinusitis by combined application of hematoxylin-eosin and gram staining

The pathomechanism of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRS/NP) seems to be unclear. Bacterial-, fungal- and combined biofilms might play a potential role in the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases and recently in CRS/NP. A prospective, blinded observational study was performed to confirm that the combination of conventional hematoxylin–eosin (HE) and Gram staining protocols could be used to detect bacterial and fungal biofilms in patients with CRS/NP. A total of 50 patients with CRS/NP undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) were analyzed. The negative control group consisted of 12 patients undergoing septoplasty for nasal obstruction without CRS/NP. The nasal polyps and inferior turbinate mucosa specimens applied as negative controls were processed to HE and Gram staining. Biofilm was detected in 44 of 50 patients with CRS/NP and in none of 12 negative controls. In our series, HE method showed an obvious correlation with the results of Gram staining and was allocated to be a good predictor of biofilm existence. It was found that the microscopic structure and thickness of biofilms were strongly associated with the integrity of nasal mucosa and with the characteristics of subepithelial cellular infiltration. This study confirmed the presence of bacterial and fungal biofilms on the surface of NPs obtained from patients with CRS. Since biofilms may affect the severity and recurrence rate of CRS treated by ESS they should be detected histologically. In conclusion, HE staining combined with Gram protocol is a robust and reliable method for the detection of bacterial and fungal biofilms in CRS/NP.     

Acoustic rhinometry: evaluation of the nasal cavity with septal deviations, before and after septoplasty

We introduce acoustic rhinometry as a new, objective method to assess the geometry of the nasal cavity. The cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity as a function of distance from the nostrils was obtained. A group of 21 patients with septal deformities was examined with acoustic rhinometry preoperatively and postoperatively. These values were compared with those of 21 normal control subjects. The minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) is located in the anterior part of the nose, and it shifts anteriorly under the effect of decongestion. The preoperative value of MCA is related to the location and severity of the anterior septal deformity. Postoperative smaller MCA found in the opposite side of that narrowed by a severe anterior septal deformity may be explained by the impact of septoplasty without reduction of a hypertrophic turbinate. A highly significant relation between MCA and the subjective feeling of nasal patency, before and after surgery, suggests that MCA is a valuable parameter to express nasal patency. Correction of posterior septal deformities is found to increase significantly the cross-sectional area posteriorly. The effect of decongestion in the postoperative values, however, suggests that the mucosa contributes even more to the cross-sectional area of the posterior part of the nose. Acoustic rhinometry seems very suitable for evaluation of the nasal cavity in cases where septoplasty and turbinoplasty is considered, as well as for the postoperative evaluation.     

Nasal air conditioning in patients before and after septoplasty with bilateral turbinoplasty

OBJECTIVE: Septoplasty is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures by ear, nose, and throat surgeons. Yet the objective control of success concerning septal surgery still is very difficult and causes controversy. Data concerning one of the main functions of the nose, namely the heating and humidification of inspired air, before and after nasal surgery, are still missing. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare intranasal air temperature and humidity values before and after septoplasty with bilateral turbinoplasty. METHODS: Sixteen patients were included in this prospective study. Intranasal temperature and humidity were measured in the anterior turbinate area close to the head of the middle turbinate. A miniaturized thermocouple and a humidity sensor were applied for continuous intranasal detection. RESULTS: Significant differences between temperature and humidity values before and after septoplasty could be observed, including absolute temperature, increase in temperature, absolute humidity, and increase in humidity. The postoperative values were significantly higher than the preoperative ones (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: According to the results of our study, patients seem to profit from septoplasty as heating and humidification as one of the most important nasal functions are restored and even improved after surgery. We therefore conclude that properly performed septoplasty is able to main its importance within the variety of nasal surgical procedures ensuring improved nasal function as well as patient contentment.     

Subjective headache before and after endoscopic sinus surgery

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to show the effect of endoscopic sinus surgery on subjective headache scores in patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with or without nasal polyps. METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 201 patients over a 2-year period. Headache and Sino-Nasal Outcomes Test (SNOT-20) mean scores were compared preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively on patients diagnosed with CRS with or without nasal polyps. RESULTS: Two hundred one patients underwent surgical management of CRS with or without nasal polyps over a 3-year period. One hundred four patients were men and 97 were women, with a mean age of 49 (range, 18-80 years) years. Polyps were present in 78 patients with CRS. The mean subjective headache score based on a 0-10 visual analog scale improved from 4.7 preoperatively to 0.8 2 years postoperatively (p < 0.0001). The mean headache score of 123 patients without polyps was larger compared with 78 patients with polyps (5.1 versus 4.1, respectively; p < 0.05). As previously reported, the mean overall preoperative and postoperative SNOT-20 scores were 28.7 and 6.7, respectively (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Headache is a common symptom with CRS, present in 73.6% of our patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery for CRS with or without nasal polyps. An overall decrease in mean headache scores was noted at 2-year follow-up.     

内镜鼻窦手术前后鼻气道阻力和嗅觉功能的测试结果

OBJECTIVE: To quantitatively analyse the changes of nasal airway resistance (NAR) and olfactory function in patients before and after endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS). METHODS: NAR and olfactory functions in 127 patients suffering from chronic sinusitis and/or nasal polyps were measured with anterior rhinomanometry and T&T olfactometer standard odors. RESULTS: 1. The degree of NAR increased and olfactory dysfunction were accompanied with varied clinic classifications. 2. After the ESS, NAR decreased and olfactory functions improved obviously, the effective rates were 93.4% (85/91) and 71.9% (64/89) respectively. 3. Allergy was one of the major factors that affected the outcome of nasal function after ESS. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The improvements of NAR and olfactory function in patients with chronic sinusitis and polyps were significant after ESS. 2. As the determining method of nasal function, the measurement of NAR and olfactory function ought to be used widely in clinical practice.     

Predictive factors and outcomes in endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis

PURPOSE: To assess objective and quality of life (QOL) outcomes before and after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and to determine preoperative factors that predict surgical outcome in these patients. METHODS: One hundred nineteen adult patients with CRS and a mean follow-up of 1.4 +/- 0.35 years were evaluated prospectively including the following patient factors: prior sinus surgery, polyps, asthma, acetylsalicylic acid intolerance (ASA), smoking, allergy, depression, and sex. Computed tomography (CT), endoscopy, and QOL assessment was performed. Predictive value of patient factors was determined based on change in endoscopy and QOL scores after ESS. RESULTS: Objective outcomes: preoperative CT scores were significantly worse in patients with polyps, asthma, and ASA, whereas CT score was unaffected by prior sinus surgery, smoking, allergy, depression, and sex. Patients with CRS demonstrated significant improvement on nasal endoscopy after ESS, but preoperative, postoperative, and change in scores were affected by certain patient factors. Endoscopy scores were significantly worse in patients with prior sinus surgery, polyps, asthma, and ASA, but these patients also experienced the greatest improvement in endoscopy scores. Smokers and patients with depression had the least change in endoscopy scores. QOL outcomes: patients with CRS experienced improvement in QOL after ESS. Pre- and postoperative QOL was positively affected by polyps and adversely affected by ASA, depression, and female sex, but these groups still experienced significant improvement in QOL scores. Pre- and postoperative QOL was unaffected by prior sinus surgery, asthma, smoking, and allergies, and all of these groups experienced significant improvement in QOL scores. Factors predictive of outcome: ASA and depression were predictive of worse outcome. Preoperative CT scores approached significance as being predictive of outcome. CONCLUSION: Surgical management of CRS was associated with significant improvement on objective and QOL measures; however, specific patient factors, in particular ASA and depression, predict poorer outcome. Preoperative CT may be a predictor of endoscopic and QOL outcome and deserves further study.     

慢性鼻及鼻窦炎鼻内镜手术疗效及黏膜上皮化分析

目的总结鼻内镜手术治疗慢性鼻及鼻窦炎的疗效和术腔黏膜上皮化规律,探讨影响疗效和术后黏膜上皮化的相关因素。方法对520例慢性鼻及鼻窦炎接受鼻内镜手术患者的手术疗效和术后黏膜上皮化规律进行临床分析。疗效分析应用X~2检验,黏膜上皮化时间分析用非参数秩和检验。结果治愈率74.4%,好转率21.0%,总有效率95.4%。术后平均黏膜上皮化时间为14.0周。疾病的分型分期、是否合并哮喘、变应性鼻炎和疗效与黏膜上皮化时间有相关性(P<0.05)。结论鼻内镜手术治疗慢性鼻及鼻窦炎是有效和安全的,术后黏膜上皮化时间平均需要3个月。病情重、合并哮喘或变应性鼻炎的患者疗效较差,黏膜上皮化时间长。鼻腔粘连通过定期合理的复查和处理,大多数能够得到有效的解除。     

慢性鼻-鼻窦炎伴或不伴鼻息肉患者鼻内镜手术的疗效及影响因素分析

目的 探讨慢性鼻-鼻窦炎(CRS)伴或不伴鼻息肉患者鼻内镜手术的疗效及其影响因素。 方法 纳入126例伴鼻息肉和154例不伴鼻息肉的CRS患者,行鼻内镜手术治疗后随访6个月,比较两组患者的疗效、并发症和生活质量,并分析疗效的影响因素。 结果 两组疗效和并发症发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后CRS伴或不伴鼻息肉患者的生活质量SF-36问卷躯体健康、躯体角色功能、心理健康、情绪角色功能、精力和总体健康得分均较前显著升高(P<0.05),CRS不伴鼻息肉患者的情绪角色功能显著高于CRS伴鼻息肉患者(t=-4.107, P<0.001);治疗后规律冲洗鼻腔(P<0.001, OR=0.456, 95%CI: 0.727~0.913)和规律使用激素(P=0.029, OR=0.645, 95%CI: 0.325~0.752)对疗效有显著影响。 结论 鼻内镜手术对CRS伴或不伴鼻息肉患者的疗效和安全性无差别,但不伴鼻息肉的患者术后情绪角色功能恢复更佳,CRS的疗效还受到术后是否规律行鼻腔冲洗和激素的影响,因此临床应重视术后处理。     

内窥镜鼻窦手术40例疗效观察

目的 :探讨提高鼻内窥镜手术疗效的方法。方法 :对 4 0例慢性鼻窦炎鼻息肉患者行经鼻内窥镜手术。结果 :4 0例中随访半年以上者 34例 ,治愈 2 5例 (73.5 % ) ,好转 7例 (2 0 .6 % ) ,无效 2例 (5 .9% ) ,总有效率94 .1%。无严重术后并发症 ,术后出血 1例 ,中鼻甲与鼻中隔粘连 2例 (2侧 )。结论 :鼻内窥镜手术治疗慢性鼻窦炎鼻息肉具有良好的疗效。手术操作熟练准确 ,彻底清除病变是手术成功的重要保证。     

鼻内镜手术对成人慢性鼻-鼻窦炎伴哮喘患者疗效的影响

目的　分析并探讨鼻内镜手术对成人慢性鼻-鼻窦炎（chronic rhinosinusitis,CRS）伴哮喘患者疗效的影响。方法　采用前瞻性对照分组设计,对我院诊断为CRS并接受鼻内镜手术治疗的325例患者依入组标准选择92例患者进行跟踪随访,于术前、术后评估所有患者鼻部和哮喘各指标变化情况。结果　共92例完成3个月随访,90例完成12个月随访。鼻内镜手术后鼻部总体症状和鼻塞、流涕的视觉模拟量表评分以及鼻内镜Lund-Kennedy评分均明显改善,喷嚏、嗅功能、头面部疼痛视觉模拟量表评分结果也有不同程度改善。伴哮喘患者鼻内镜手术后哮喘控制测试评分在术后明显升高,而肺功能各指标变化无统计学差异。结论　以鼻内镜手术为中心的综合治疗对成人CRS伴哮喘患者的鼻部症状改善和减少用药量有显著作用;短期内鼻内镜手术对提高哮喘患者哮喘控制水平和减少哮喘用药量有积极作用。     

Influence of polyps on outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery

OBJECTIVE: To determine clinical and comparative outcomes for endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with polyposis. METHODS: Two cohorts of adult patients with refractory CRS with and without nasal polyps were prospectively studied before and after ESS (minimum follow-up, 12 months) with the Rhinosinusitis Symptom Inventory (RSI). For the non-polyp and polyp cohorts, RSI symptom domains and medical resource utilization were compared in the preoperative and postoperative states. Corresponding effect sizes were computed and compared between cohorts to determine the effect of polyps on prognosis after ESS. RESULTS: A total of 165 non-polyp and 86 polyp patients were enrolled. Polyps were more common in female patients (2:1, P = .025); age (mean, 42.9 years) and follow-up (18.5 months) were similar between groups. Lund scores were significantly higher for polyp patients (13.7, SD 4.8) vs. non-polyp patients (8.1, SD 5.3, P < .001). At baseline, polyp patients reported lower symptom scores for facial, oropharyngeal, and systemic RSI symptom domains (all P < .012); nasal and total symptom domains were similar between groups. Both non-polyp and polyp groups obtained significant symptomatic benefit from ESS with effect sizes for RSI symptom domain improvements ranging from 0.89 to 1.38 and 0.43 to 1.19, respectively (all P < .001). There were no significant differences between groups in symptomatic improvement, excepting oropharyngeal symptoms (better improvement in non-polyp group, P = .024). Non-polyp patients decreased medical resource consumption more significantly than did polyp patients. CONCLUSIONS: Both non-polyp and polyp patients derive similar clinically significant symptomatic improvement after ESS. These similarities suggest that polyp patients do not necessarily have a poorer symptomatic outcome after ESS.     

接触性头痛患者手术前后鼻气道阻力变化

目的：研究接触性头痛患者手术前后鼻气道阻力（NAR）的变化。方法：利用前鼻测压法对20例（40侧）接触性头痛患者手术前后、鼻减充血前后的NAR进行研究。结果：随访6个月,痊愈16例（85％）,有效3例（15％）,无效1例（5％）,有效率95％。术后NAR明显下降,手术前术侧喷麻黄碱前后NAR分别为（-0．34土O．23）和（-0．75±0．21）kPa·s／L;手术后分别为（0．68±0．20）和（-0．74±0．16）kPa·s／L,两者相比差异有统计学意义（P％0．05）。结论：内镜手术对接触性头痛患者鼻通气功能的改善主要是由于鼻腔结构的改变和黏膜肿胀的消退,测定NAR对于客观评价接触性头痛患者接触点的解除具有重要临床意义。     

A simple and reliable method of patient evaluation in the surgical treatment of nasal obstruction

We have developed a simple method of evaluating nasal obstruction both before and after corrective surgery. With our system, patients self-rate their nasal patency on a 10-point visual analog scale under different conditions. After a baseline self-assessment, patients rate their breathing while the examiner lifts the lower lateral nasal cartilage with an ear curette and again during lifting of the upper lateral cartilage. Separate assessments during cartilage support are made before and after the patient has received nasal decongestion therapy. The results of these manipulations help identify the specific structural abnormality and its anatomic site, thereby serving as a reliable aid to planning surgery (i.e., open septorhinoplasty, turbinoplasty, external valve surgery with alar batten grafts, and/or internal valve surgery with spreader grafts with or without composite skin/cartilage grafts). We tested our method in preoperative evaluation and surgical planning on 19 patients with nasal obstructions. Our method was just as useful in making postoperative assessments, and it allowed us to judge the effectiveness of specific procedures in restoring nasal patency. Of the 19 patients, 18 (94.7%) reported that their nasal breathing had improved following surgery.     

Predictors of quality of life outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis after sinus surgery

The predictive value of olfaction for quality of life (QoL) recovery after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still underestimated. The aim of this study was to explore the proportion of patients suffering from CRS who experience clinically significant QoL improvement after ESS and identify pre-operative clinical phenotypes that best predict surgical outcomes for QoL, focusing mainly on the role of patients’ olfaction. One hundred eleven patients following ESS for CRS and 48 healthy subjects were studied. Olfactory function was expressed by the combined “Threshold Discrimination Identification” score using “Sniffin’ sticks” test pre-treatment and 12 months after treatment. All subjects completed validated, widely used QoL questionnaires, specific for olfaction (Questionnaire of Olfactory Deficits: QOD), for assessing psychology (Beck Depression Inventory: BDI) and for general health (Short Form-36: SF-36). Statistically significant improvement of olfactory function by 41.8 % and of all QoL questionnaires scores (all p < 0.001) was observed on the 12-month follow-up examination. Clinically significant improvement for QoL was measured in a proportion of 56.8 % of patients on QOD, 64.9 % on SF-36 and 49.5 % on BDI scales results. Although olfactory dysfunction, nasal polyps, female gender, high socio-economic status and non-smoking habits were significantly associated with better QoL results, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that only olfactory dysfunction and nasal polyps were independent predictors significantly associated with higher likelihood of clinically significant improvement in all QoL questionnaire results. Olfactory dysfunction and nasal polyps were independent pre-operative predictors for surgical outcomes with regard to QoL results.     

Evaluation of aspirin hypersensitivity in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis

Conclusion The recurrence rates of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) were higher in the aspirin nasal provocation test (ANPT)-positive group, regardless of the presence of nasal polyps. Thus, a careful endoscopic examination is required during follow-up in ANPT-positive patients with CRS. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical features and prognosis after surgical treatment in patients with CRS and aspirin hypersensitivity. Methods In a prospective study, 100 patients were analyzed with CRS who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery at the hospital from October 2012 to March 2013. This study measured changes in nasal volume and symptoms before and after the ANPT and examined patient’s asthma history, allergy, Lund–Mackay score (LMS), total immunoglobulin E, percentage of peripheral eosinophils, and objectively measured relapse at 6 months. Results Patients wwith CRS and nasal polyps (CRSwNP) were more likely to have a positive ANPT test result compared to those without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) (21.4% vs 5.5%). The ANPT-positive group had a higher LMS and required more revision endoscopic sinus surgery than those in the ANPT-negative group. The results were that similar results were observed in CRSwNP and CRSsNP.     

老年慢性鼻窦炎患者鼻内镜手术的临床分析

目的探讨鼻内镜手术在老年慢性鼻窦炎、鼻息肉患者中的应用及疗效.方法回顾性分析68例＞60岁的老年慢性鼻窦炎、鼻息肉患者行鼻内镜手术的临床资料.结果随访6～50月,治愈52例(76.5%),好转10例(14.7),无效6例(8.8%),总有效率91.2%.结论鼻内镜手术是治疗老年鼻窦炎、鼻息肉的一个安全、有效方法.     

Septoplasty with or without postoperative nasal packing? Prospective study

Anterior nasal packing is carried out in a number of nasal surgeries, especially in septoplasty. However, it is not an innocuous procedure and for this its benefit has been challenged.ObjectiveTo assess the need for anterior nasal packing and the quality of life of patients submitted to septoplasty.MethodPatients submitted to septoplasty with or without inferior turbinoplasty were randomized to receive or not anterior nasal packing postoperatively. We recorded and compared postoperative data (pain and bleeding). Quality of life was assessed before and after surgery. This is a randomized prospective study.ResultsWe had 73 patients (37 packed and 36 who did not receive a nasal packing) with a minimum follow-up of 3 months. Patients with nasal packing complained more of nasal pain and headache in the immediate postoperative period. Of these patients, 75.7% reported moderate/intense pain upon nasal packing removal. Bleeding was more frequent in those patients who did not receive a nasal packing, and only 1 patient required packing. All the patients enjoyed an improvement in quality of life.ConclusionSeptoplasty improves the quality of life of patients with septal deviation and nasal obstruction. Routine use of anterior nasal packing should be challenged for not presenting proven benefit.     

Optical coherence tomography for biofilm detection in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) is a multifactorial disease that seems to be associated with the presence of microbial biofilms and corresponding subepithelial inflammatory reactions. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) might be applied to detect bacterial and fungal biofilms in patients with CRSwNP. A total of 27 patients with CRSwNP undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) were analyzed. The negative control group consisted of six patients undergoing septoplasty for nasal obstruction without CRSwNP. The nasal polyps and inferior turbinate mucosa specimens applied as negative controls were processed to OCT analysis and H.E. and Gram staining. Biofilm was detected in 22 of 27 patients (81.5 %) with CRSwNP and in none of six negative controls. In our series, OCT scan showed an obvious association with the findings of H.E. and Gram staining and was allocated to be a good predictor of biofilm existence. On OCT images, biofilms were displayed as distinct superficial layers with high optical density. It was found that microscopic architecture of biofilms was strongly associated with the integrity of nasal mucosa and to the cellular pattern of subepithelial inflammatory reaction. This study confirmed the presence of microbial biofilms in patients with CRSwNP according to OCT scans and histological analysis. Since biofilms may affect the severity and recurrence rate of CRS treated by ESS they should be detected preoperatively. In conclusion, single application of OCT analysis or combination with conventional histological protocols provides a robust and reliable method for the detection of bacterial and fungal biofilms in CRSwNP. Level of evidence 3b, individual case–control study.