Partial middle turbinectomy during endoscopic sinus surgery for extended sinonasal polyposis: short- and mid-term outcomes

Conclusions. The 23 patients with extensive sinonasal polyposis who had undergone partial resection of the middle turbinate during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) showed no differences in nasal airway resistance and in postoperative complication rate (1-year follow-up period) in comparison with the 25 patients who had FESS with middle turbinate preservation. Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate the outcomes of partial middle turbinectomy during FESS in patients with sinonasal polyposis. Patients and methods. A retrospective analysis of 48 consecutive patients who had undergone surgery for extended sinonasal polyposis was performed. Twenty-three patients underwent FESS with middle turbinate head resection; 25 patients underwent FESS with preservation of middle turbinate. We endoscopically scored polyposis extension and evaluated nasal airflow resistance (NAR) preoperatively and postoperatively. Results. We found an improvement of endoscopic score (high to low grade of polyposis extension) and a statistically significant reduction of NAR after both surgical techniques. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean NAR values before and after the two techniques.     

Sleep quality after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with sinonasal polyposis

ObjectivesEvaluate the effect of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for nasal polyposis on sleep efficiency and polysomnographic parameters.Subjects and methodsThis clinical trial was conducted on 15 patients with bilateral massive sinonasal polyposis who underwent FESS between August 2012 and September 2013. All participants were evaluated subjectively by employing the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and objectively (provided by polysomnographic parameters) before and 2 months after surgery.ResultsThe evaluation of subjective criteria of sleep quality assessed by PSQI showed significant improvement, particularly in nocturnal awakening (P = 0.002). However, Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) was not reduced significantly after surgery (P = 0.233). Among patients who had suffered from obstructive sleep apnea, AHI was improved in 7 patients, deteriorated in 3 patients, and did not change in 1 patient. Although the mean duration of REM sleep stage increased from 15.2 ± 10.7 to 18.9 ± 7.9, this change was not statistically significant. Furthermore, arousal index decreased dramatically from 31.6 to 17.1 (P = 0.02) and sleep efficiency index was improved after the surgery (P = 0.008).ConclusionsThis study documented the effect of resuming nasal cavity patency on improvement of sleep efficiency after FESS. In spite of insignificant effect of FESS on apnea index, alteration of other sleep parameters like arousal index following surgery may have a positive effect on sleep quality.     

Nasal polyps in the olfactory cleft

Objectives: Nasal polyps frequently arise from the middle meatus in patients with nasal polyposis, but caution is required when polyps are seen protruding from the olfactory cleft. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a method to achieve effective and safe access to the olfactory cleft, and to determine the actual incidence of polyps arising from the olfactory cleft in patients with nasal polyposis. Patients: Eighty-four patients with bilateral or unilateral nasal polyps (n = 143) ranging in age from 16 to 72 years underwent endoscopic sinus surgery in the period from January 1994 to December 1996. Methods: To observe and gain access to the olfactory cleft, septoplasty combined with endoscopic sinus surgery was needed in patients with nasal polyposis. Results: The endoscopy during the combined septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery revealed that 36.4% (n = 52) of bilateral or unilateral nasal polyps (n = 143) arose from the olfactory cleft. Of 52 polyps of olfactory cleft origin, 45 (86.5%) arose from the superior turbinate and/or superior meatus, 32 (67.3%) from the medial side of the middle turbinate, 24 (46.2%) from the anterior face of the sphenoid sinus, and 17 (32.7%) from the mucosa of the nasal septum. Conclusions: These findings suggest that for surgeries of nasal polyposis an approach to the olfactory cleft as well as to the middle meatus is required.     

Pre- and postoperative evaluation of patients with nasal obstruction undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery

Functional endoscopic endonasal sinus surgery (FESS) is at present the surgical method of choice for many clinicians treating chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis. Postoperatively, patients have felt that patency of the nasal airway is improved, although all previous studies have failed to objectively measure changes produced. By using anterior active rhinomanometry, decreased unilateral and total nasal resistance was measured. Although improvement in total resistance was not statistically significant, reduction in unilateral resistance was. All patients demonstrated subjective improvements in unilateral and total nasal patencies. The reduction in nasal resistance was more pronounced in baseline resistance values than after decongestion, indicating that FESS had a positive effect on mucosal edema but did not alter the structural anatomy of the main nasal passages.     

Partial middle turbinectomy during endoscopic sinus surgery for extended sinonasal polyposis: short- and mid-term outcomes

CONCLUSIONS: The 23 patients with extensive sinonasal polyposis who had undergone partial resection of the middle turbinate during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) showed no differences in nasal airway resistance and in postoperative complication rate (1-year follow-up period) in comparison with the 25 patients who had FESS with middle turbinate preservation. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the outcomes of partial middle turbinectomy during FESS in patients with sinonasal polyposis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 48 consecutive patients who had undergone surgery for extended sinonasal polyposis was performed. Twenty-three patients underwent FESS with middle turbinate head resection; 25 patients underwent FESS with preservation of middle turbinate. We endoscopically scored polyposis extension and evaluated nasal airflow resistance (NAR) preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS: We found an improvement of endoscopic score (high to low grade of polyposis extension) and a statistically significant reduction of NAR after both surgical techniques. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean NAR values before and after the two techniques.     

Administering of pregabalin and acetaminophen on management of postoperative pain in patients with nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Background: Management of postoperative pain is a common problem in endoscopic sinus surgery. The objective of this study is the evaluation of pregabalin and acetaminophen effects on the management of postoperative pain in patients with nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Materials and methods: In this clinical trial, double-blinded study, 70 patients with nasal polyposis who have indication of FESS were enrolled to this study. After operation, patients were divided randomly into pregabalin and acetaminophen therapy groups. The pregabalin group (n?=?35) was treated under pregabalin 50?mg TDS and the acetaminophen group (n?=?35) was treated under tablet acetaminophen 500?mg/6?h. Each group was administered for 3 d. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was measured in onset, 12, 24, 48 and 72?h after surgery. All data were entered into SPSS software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL) and appropriate statistical tests were assessed to every relation.

Results: In this study, there was no significant difference between two groups according to VAS in onset (p?=?.37); however, VAS in 12, 24, 48 and 72?h after operation was significantly lower in the pregabalin group compared with the acetaminophen group (p?p?Conclusions: Pregabalin has more effect, safely and usefully than acetaminophen on the management of postoperative pain in the patients with nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery.     

鼻内镜下中鼻甲功能性部分切除治疗慢性鼻窦炎76例分析

目的 观察鼻内镜手术中鼻甲功能性部分切除对于有中鼻甲病变的慢性鼻窦炎伴鼻息肉患者的疗效。 方法 2014年1月至2017年1月收治的76例慢性鼻窦炎伴鼻息肉患者行功能性鼻内镜手术。依中鼻甲有无病变及是否行中鼻甲切除分为观察组(n=38)与对照组(n=38),观察两组手术时间、疗效、中鼻甲粘连和术后主观症状评分。 结果 观察组手术时间为(50.53±6.25)min、对照组为(58.11±6.09)min,差异有统计学意义(t=5.355, P<0.001);术后随访6个月,两组患者治疗有效率均为100%,其中对照组的治愈率为78.95%(30/38),观察组为81.58%(31/38),差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后中鼻甲粘连率(χ2=4.155, P=0.042)和主观症状评分差异有统计学意义(Z=3.68, P=0.031)。 结论 对有中鼻甲病变的慢性鼻窦炎伴鼻息肉患者实施鼻内镜手术时行功能性部分中鼻甲切除,能明显缩短患者手术时间、减少中鼻甲粘连率、改善患者的主观症状。     

鼻内镜下鼻息肉切除术对伴发的变应性鼻炎和哮喘症状的影响

目的了解鼻息肉患者接受鼻窦内窥镜手术后变应性鼻炎、哮喘症状的改变。方法采用回顾性研究的方法,应用量化标准评估75例鼻息肉患者术前和术后的变应性鼻炎、哮喘症状及用药情况。结果鼻窦内窥镜手术后, 鼻息肉患者伴发的变应性鼻炎症状有明显改善,显效率为80.00%,有效率为14.67%,而对伴发的哮喘症状治疗效果不明显。结论鼻窦内窥镜手术后,鼻息肉患者伴发的变应性鼻炎症状有明显改善,变应性鼻炎伴有鼻息肉、鼻窦炎者应尽早手术治疗,对鼻息肉伴有哮喘的患者,要正确评估其预后,采取综合治疗措施。     

Role of mast and goblet cells in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps

In this study, the role of mast and goblet cells and eosinophils in the pathogenesis of nasal polyposis was investigated. The study group consisted of 28 adult patients (15 males, 13 females) with nasal polyposis who underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). All patients in the study group were examined with a questionnaire, an otolaryngologic examination, an endoscopic examination with 0 degrees and 30 degrees endoscopes, Waters' graphy, and axial and coronal computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses. The control group consisted of 10 adult patients without nasal polyp (7 males and 3 females) who underwent septoplasty. They gave written approval to enter the study. The polyp specimens from the study group were excised from four regions: the maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus, sphenoid sinus, and nasal cavity. They were examined at x400 magnification by light microscopy, and only the slides with polypoid tissue were included in the study. Slides including a chronic inflammatory process without polypoid tissue were excluded from the study. The control group was composed of the slides of specimens from the inferior turbinate. Forty slides (10 in each group) in the study group and 10 slides in the control group were included in the study. The surgical specimens from the study and control groups were examined with a histochemical staining technique. In every surgical specimen, the type of epithelium and the numbers of goblet and mast cells and eosinophils were calculated in x400 high-magnification field in 10 areas on light microscopy, as well as the mean number of these cells, and for mast cells separately, cell count in the epithelium and the stromal layer of polyp tissue and total mast cell count, including both epithelial and stromal mast cells, were identified. Goblet cells, mast cells, and inflammation with eosinophils were observed in all sinonasal mucosa. The common epithelial type in the polyp tissue was pseudostratified ciliated cylindric epithelium, which contains goblet cells. Goblet cell numbers in the maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses and nasal cavity were found to be significantly higher than in the control group (p < .05). For total mast cell and eosinophil count, no statistically significant difference was found between all five groups. In each group, there was no statistically significant difference between goblet and mast cells. Increased goblet cells in sinonasal polyps indicated that systemic factors also affect nasal polyposis as much as local factors, such as airflow and mucosal contact. Surgical treatment of sinonasal polyps by FESS causes more sufficient air ventilation in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Therefore, the goblet cell density will decrease because of the exposure of the mucosal surfaces to the air. In particular, FESS and then the appropriate medical treatment may decrease the recurrence rates and increase the patient's comfort. The significantly increased goblet cell count in the sinonasal mucosa demonstrated the importance of these cells in the pathogenesis of nasal polyposis. Also, mast cells and eosinophils may have a role in the inflammatory processes, leading to nasal polyposis formation.     

Prognostic value of Helicobacter pylori sinonasal colonization for efficacy of endoscopic sinus surgery

Compared with rhinologic patients without chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a higher prevalence of sinonasal Helicobacter pylori (HP) in patients with CRS was found. This study investigated if HP sinonasal colonization has a prognostic value for efficacy of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Nasal polyps of 40 patients with CRS, undergoing FESS, were analyzed for presence of HP using immunohistochemistry (IHC). Patients were categorized as to whether the IHC was positive (HP+ group) or negative (HP? group). HP+ group and HP? group were compared according to the nasal polyp eosinophil density, and to the improvement (difference between pre- and post-operative scores) of the subjective symptom scores, and the nasal endoscopic scores. Nasal polyps in 28 (70%) patients were positive for HP. There were no significant differences between HP+ group and HP? group comparing the eosinophils, and the improvement of the single symptom and the total symptom scores. HP+ group had significantly greater improvement of the nasal endoscopic scores (F[1.38]?=?6.212; P?=?0.017). There is no influence of sinonasal HP on tissue eosinophilia and on CRS symptoms. There is a prognostic value for endonasal findings: CRS patients with HP have statistically significant greater improvement of the postoperative endoscopic scores.     

Comparison of effects of baby shampoo vs. saline irrigation on endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes and quality of life

ObjectiveNasal irrigation is an important step of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) postoperative care. This study was performed to compare the effects of diluted baby shampoo (BS) and normal saline solution (NSS) irrigation on patients’ quality of life (QoL) and surgical outcomes after FESS.MethodsThis study included 77 patients who underwent FESS to treat chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Lund–Mackay score, Lund–Kennedy endoscopic score (LKES), synechia score and QoL (using the Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22)) were evaluated.ResultsLKES was significantly better in the BS group (p=0.001), especially in terms of nasal discharge and crust formation (p=0.024 and p=0.030, respectively) at 1 month postoperatively. However, no significant difference was found at 3, 6 or 12 months postoperatively (p=0.833, p=0.263, and p=0.346, respectively). The reduction of SNOT-22 score (between preoperative assessment and 1 month postoperatively) was significantly better in the BS than in the NSS group (p=0.025). However, no statistically significant differences were found between groups at 3, 6, or 12 months postoperatively (p=0.312, p=0.280, and p=0.285, respectively). In the evaluation of SNOT-22 subdomains, changes in psychological, rhinological and extranasal rhinological subdomains were significantly better in the BS group at 1 month postoperatively (p=0.019, p=0.010 and p=0.002, respectively).ConclusionCompared to irrigation with NSS, BS usage following FESS led to reductions of crusting, nasal discharge and synechia formation; moreover, it was associated with improved SNOT-22 scores, especially in psychological, rhinological and extranasal rhinological subdomains.     

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery in the treatment of massive polyposis in asthmatic patients

The association between asthma and sinonasal disease has been known for years. Effective treatment of sinonasal disease, which is one of the factors that exacerbate asthma, may also improve and stabilize the asthmatic condition. This study examines the outcome of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) on asthmatic patients with massive nasal polyposis. Thirty-four asthmatic patients were included in the study. All were operated on in our department and were analysed for pre-operative data regarding their asthma and sinonasal disease. A questionnaire regarding subjective evaluation of asthma and sinonasal status was presented to the patients, and objective evaluations, including nasal endoscopy and spirometry, were performed. Follow-up endoscopy revealed satisfactory results in 88 per cent, with positive correlation to the patients' subjective assessment of nasal status. No such correlation was found with regard to subjective and objective assessment of asthma: a small group of patients had completely clean sinonasal cavities with no perceived improvement in their asthmatic condition. The use of prednisolone and bronchodilators was significantly reduced post-operatively. However, in a subgroup of 13 patients followed at the asthma clinic, who had adequate pre-operative and post-operative data, there was no difference in their pre- and post-operative asthma condition. Seven had minimal improvement and in six there was a definite worsening of their asthma; nevertheless, nasal breathing and quality of life improved in most patients. The mean follow-up was 2.1 years. Thus, we conclude that in this study FESS does not improve asthma, but does improve the quality of the life of the patient.     

Sinonasal outcome under aspirin desensitization following functional endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with aspirin triad

Recalcitrant forms of recurrent nasal polyposis are problematic for patients as for rhinosurgeons. In aspirin-sensitive patients, aspirin desensitization is supposed to prevent recurrence by targeting the metabolism of arachidonic acid. Aspirin-sensitive patients (n = 65) following aspirin desensitization after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for recurrent nasal polyposis under daily intake of 500-mg aspirin were compared to a post-FESS group (n = 81) of aspirin-sensitive individuals using exclusively topical mometasone. Quality of life (QoL) scores including sinonasal, pulmonal and general QoL items as well as endoscopic endonasal examination findings were evaluated during the postoperative follow-up period. After a follow-up period of minimum 18 months, a significant improvement in nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, post nasal drip, sense of smell, facial pain, sleep quality and further general QoL items in desensitized patients was found compared to aspirin-sensitive controls. Improvement in sinonasal symptoms was evident, whereas the severity of asthmatic symptoms showed no significant changes. Although the pathophysiology of aspirin sensitivity is still not fully understood and the therapy is not sufficiently investigated, aspirin desensitization seems to have a positive effect on QoL scores concerning sinonasal symptoms and should be regarded as a possible postoperative treatment modality for recurrent nasal polyposis in aspirin-sensitive individuals.     

Endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis: a comparative study

Nasal polyposis are common presentations in patients of chronic rhinosinusitis and are considered to be associated with more severe forms of disease with poor treatment outcome. The presentation and treatment outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis have been analysed in this study. A prospective analysis of 90 patients of chronic rhinosinusitis who were classified into two groups depending on presence and absence of nasal polyps was performed in the study. The two groups were evaluated using subjective (patient complaints) and objective (computed tomography scan and endoscopy scores) criteria. Preoperative data were compared with data obtained 12?months post endoscopic sinus surgery. The study included 38 patients of chronic rhinosinusitis and 52 patients of nasal polyps. The patients of nasal polyp group presented with increased severity of symptoms of nasal blockage, nasal discharge and reduced sense of smell as compared to the chronic rhinosinusitis group who had significantly higher presentation of headache and facial pain. The preoperative CT scan revealed significantly higher bilateral disease with increased involvement of multiple sinuses in nasal polyp group. Post endoscopic sinus surgery both the groups showed significant improvement in their symptoms with the nasal polyp group demonstrating reduction in improvement on 1?year follow up. In our study we have found the patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyp have varied severity of symptoms with the nasal polyp group having higher nasal symptoms and increased severity as compared to chronic rhinosinusitis group. Though the universal rationale of management by adequate drainage and ventilation of sinus is similar in both groups, there is a reduction in both objective and subjective scores during 1?year follow up in the nasal polyp group.     

Efficacy of posterior nasal neurectomy for allergic rhinitis combined with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

Abstract

Background: Allergic rhinitis combined with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (ARwCRSwNP) is very common clinically. Conventionally, the treatment for these patients is surgical method for CRSwNP followed by treatment with a nasal steroid spray or other antiallergic drugs to control AR. In recent years, some rhinologists introduced vidian neurectomy (VN) or posterior nasal neurectomy (PNN) into endoscopy to treat refractory AR and reported an encouraging outcome. Furthermore, we explore the control of recurrence of nasal polyps and improvement in symptoms after endoscopic PNN for the treatment of ARwCRSwNP.

Objective: To investigate the control of recurrence of nasal polyps and improvement in symptoms after endoscopic PNN for the treatment of ARwCRSwNP.

Methods: Eighty-five patients with ARwCRSwNP who were admitted to our hospital from November 2016 to July 2018 were enrolled in two groups. Group A underwent conventional functional endoscopic sinusitis surgery (FESS) combined with PNN; group B underwent conventional FESS alone. VAS, RQLQ, SNOT-22 and postoperative nasal endoscopy were used to evaluate the improvement in symptoms and the recurrence of nasal polyps.

Results: The experimental group had better control of sneezing (p?<?.05) and rhinorrhea (p?<?.01) than the control group. For those who underwent surgery more than 6 months prior in both groups, the recurrence rate was 29.6% (8/27) in the experimental group and 44.4% (8/18) in the control group, and there was no significant difference (χ² = .483, p?=?.487).

Conclusion: FESS combined with PNN can improve the symptoms of sneezing and rhinorrhea caused by ARwCRSwNP more obviously than FESS alone, but there is no clear statistical advantage of this procedure for improving the overall symptoms and controlling the recurrence of nasal polyps.     

Medialization thyroplasty using autologous nasal septal cartilage for treating unilateral vocal fold paralysis

Objectives

A persistent insufficiency of glottal closure is mostly a consequence of impaired unilateral vocal fold movement. Functional surgical treatment is required because of the consequential voice, breathing and swallowing impairments. The goal of the study was to determine the functional voice outcomes after medialization thyroplasty with using autologous septal cartilage from the nose.

Methods

External vocal fold medialization using autologous nasal septal cartilage was performed on 15 patients (6 females and 9 males; age range, 30 to 57 years). Detailed functional examinations were performed for all the patients before and after the surgery and this included perceptual voice assessment, laryngostroboscopic examination and acoustic voice analysis.

Results

All the patients reported improvement of voice quality post-operatively. Laryngostroboscopy revealed almost complete glottal closure after surgery in the majority of patients. Acoustic and perceptual voice assessment showed significant improvement post-operatively.

Conclusion

Medialization thyroplasty using an autologous nasal septal cartilage implant offers good tissue tolerability and significant improvement of the subjective and objective functional voice outcomes.     

The importance of follow-up examinations in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis

PurposeClinical examinations following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) are critical for physicians to assess results of the intervention and to early identify recurrences. However, no clear consensus on the frequency and timing of clinical examinations following surgery exists. The aim of this study was to analyze CRSwNP recurrences after FESS with a specific focus on the adherence to follow-up examinations.Materials and methodsSixty patients who underwent FESS for CRSwNP were enrolled. Clinical parameters were recorded. Adherence to follow-up examinations with nasal fiber optic endoscopy and regular administration of nasal steroids were analyzed.ResultsAdherence to periodic clinical examinations and regular treatment with nasal steroids was 25 %. CRSwNP recurrence was observed in 56.7 % of cases at the last follow-up examination. No statistically significant difference concerning nasal symptoms was observed between patients with and without current recurrence (p > 0.05). Subjects who underwent regular examinations and prompt treatment of small recurrences had a lower probability of relapse at their last examination (7.7 % versus 38.2 %, respectively; p < 0.001). Polyp grade > 2 in patients with or without adherence were seen in 15.4 % and 42.9 % of cases, respectively (p < 0.05).ConclusionsAdherence to follow-up examinations with nasal optic fiber endoscopy is crucial to early identify recurrence after surgery and promptly treat it with medical therapy.     

Post-operative steroid treatment for eosinophilic-type sinonasal polyposis

Conclusions: The preliminary finding of significantly lower eosinophilic-type CRSwNP recurrence rates in patients with associated asthma or ASA intolerance treated post-operatively with local nasal and oral steroids warrants further investigation in larger, prospective series. Objective: A high recurrence rate after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has been widely reported in patients with eosinophilic-type chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). This study compared the influence of two post-operative medical treatments – local nasal steroids alone vs local nasal and oral steroids – on the recurrence of eosinophilic-type CRSwNP. Method: Between January 2009–December 2010, 32 patients with eosinophilic-type CRSwNP received local steroid nasal therapy after FESS (Group A); from January 2011 onwards, another 28 patients were treated post-operatively with the same nasal treatment plus two cycles a year of oral steroids (Group B). All patients in both groups had a follow-up of at least 36 months. Results: Groups A and B did not differ significantly in recurrence rate (31.25% vs 32.14%, p = 1) or disease-free interval (p = 0.91), but Group B patients who were asthmatic or ASA-intolerant had a significantly lower recurrence rate than Group A patients with asthma or ASA intolerance (p = 0.04 and p = 0.004, respectively).     

鼻窦球囊导管扩张术的远期疗效分析

目的 评估鼻窦球囊导管扩张术的安全性和有效性.方法 应用鼻窦球囊导管扩张术治疗48例(94侧)慢性鼻窦炎伴或不伴鼻息肉以及霉菌性鼻窦炎和鼻窦囊肿患者,随访1年、2年,分析手术前后鼻内镜检查、冠状位鼻窦CT检查结果,用Lund-Kennedy内镜和Lund-Mackay鼻窦CT评分系统评分观察手术效果,以SNOT-20调查表评价预后.结果 患者主观症状均有不同程度改善,SNOT-20评分表中各项与术前比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).鼻内镜检查见窦口通畅,与术前比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01),7例(8侧)窦口肿胀、狭窄可在术后随访过程重新扩大处理.1例出现眶周淤斑,无颅底和眼眶等严重并发症.结论 鼻窦球囊导管扩张术操作简便,能有效解除窦口阻塞,同时能够保留鼻腔鼻窦的正常结构,手术微创,出血少,安全有效.鼻内镜检查和鼻窦CT客观上反映了手术的良好转归.对合适的伴或不伴鼻息肉的鼻窦炎病例,可单独应用鼻窦球囊导管扩张术或联合标准的鼻内镜鼻窦手术.     

上气道多平面扩容术对重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征患者嗓音的影响

目的：探讨上气道多平面扩容术对重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征（OSAHS）患者嗓音的影响。方法：对26例重度OSAHS患者于上气道多平面扩容术前后,分别应用针对嗓音相关的主观调查问卷和嗓音频谱分析软件进行客观统计学分析。结果：主观调查问卷结果显示,26例患者上气道多平面扩容术后4例（15．4％）出现短时间的轻度腭咽闭合功能不全所致的鼻腔反流现象,均于术后1周内消失;3例（11．5%）术后发声有轻度鼻音增高,尤以术后1周内较明显而后逐渐消失;2例（7．7％）扁桃体Ⅲ度肥大者诉发声清晰度较前提高,原有轻微含糖音消失;总体评价是嗓音障碍指数量表、嗓音相关生活质量量表评分手术前后均无明显变化（P〉0．05）。嗓音客观参数基频F0和F1、F2、F3及F4共振峰频率手术前后均无统计学差异。结论：上气道多平面扩容术能够解除重度OSAHS患者上气道的阻塞性因素,同时进行鼻腔和咽腔的塑形,在一定程度上改变了声道共鸣腔,但对重度OSAHS患者嗓音的主观心理听觉评估无明显变化,嗓音客观参数基频F0和F1、F2、F3及F4四个共振峰频率均无明显的变化。