Efficacy of glucocorticoid stent implantation in ethmoid sinus after endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of glucocorticoid sinus stents implanted 2 weeks after functional endoscopic sinus surgery（FESS） for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps（CRSwNP）. Methods:CRSwNP patients with similar bilateral lesions were randomly divided into two groups, with a stent group of 25 patients and a control group of 24 patients. Patients in the stent group had glucocorticoid sinus stents implanted into the bilateral ethmoid sinuses 2 weeks after FESS, while the control group underwent postoperative debridement only. Follow-up assessments occurred at postoperative weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12. Patients were asked to assess their sensation of nasal symptoms using a 10-point visual analog scale. Efficacy was assessed by endoscopic evaluations. Sinus obstruction, crusting/coagulation, polyp formation, middle turbinate position, adhesions, mucosa epithelialization, and postoperative intervention were assessed as efficacy outcomes. GraphPad Prism 9 was applied for statistical analysis. Results:At 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively, the stent group showed significant improvement in VAS scores of nasal congestion and runny nose compared with the control group（P<0.05）. No significant difference was observed in the VAS scores of head and facial stuffiness, loss of smell, or nasal dryness/crusting between the two groups（P>0.05）. Compared with the control group, the stent group had a lower rate of polypoid formation at 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively. At postoperative week 12, the rate of mucosal epithelialization in the ethmoid cavity was significantly higher in the stent group. During the follow-up, the frequency of postoperative intervention was significantly lower in the stent group than in the control group（P<0.05）. Besides, a lower incidence of middle turbinate lateralization was found in the stent group at 8 and 12 weeks postoperatively. At 8 weeks postoperatively, the stent group had a percentage of adhesion lower than that of the control group（all P<0.05）. Conclusion:Implantation of glucocorticoid sinus stents after FESS can maintain sinus cavity patency, improve the inflammatory status of the operative cavity, reduce postoperative interventions, and promote benign regression of the operative cavity.

Evaluation of the efficacy of endoscopic posterior nasal neurectomy with pharyngeal neurectomy of allergic rhinitis combined with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of posterior nasal neurectomy（PNN） with pharyngeal neurectomy （PN） on chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps （CRSwNP）complicated with perennial allergic rhinitis （PAR）. Methods:83 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis combined with chronic group-wide sinusitis with nasal polyps who attended our hospital from July 2020 to July 2021 were selected. All patients underwent conventional functional endoscopic sinusitis surgery（FESS）+ nasal polypectomy. Patients were divided according to whether they underwent PNN+PN. 38 cases in the experimental group underwent FESS combined with PNN+PN; 44 cases in the control group underwent conventional FESS alone. All patients underwent the VAS, RQLQ, and MLK before treatment, and at 6 months and 1 year after surgery. Meanwhile, other relevant data were collected and the preoperative and postoperative follow-up data were collected and analyzed to assess the differences between the two groups. Results:The total postoperative follow-up period was 1 year. The recurrence rate of nasal polyps at 1 year postoperatively and the nasal congestion VAS score at 6 months postoperatively were not statistically significant in the two groups（P>0.05）. However, the patients in the experimental group had statistically significantly lower effusion and sneezing VAS scores, MLK endoscopy scores and RQLQ scores at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, and nasal congestion VAS scores at 1 year postoperatively compared to the control group（P<0.05）. Conclusion:For patients with perennial AR complicated with CRSwNP, the combination of the PNN+PN in FESS can significantly improve the short-term curative effect, and PNN+PN is a safe and effective surgical treatment.

A prospective study of the effect of functional endoscopic sinus surgery on the recovery of olfactory function in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of functional endoscopic sinus surgery（FESS） in the treatment of olfactory dysfunction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps （CRSwNP） , at the same time, it provides an evidence for the prognosis evaluation of olfaction and the clinical application of oERPs to evaluate the plasticity of olfaction cortex. Methods:From October 2021 to October 2022, 45 patients with CRSwNP who underwent FESS nine-step standardized treatment in our department were recruited as the research subjects, divided into 22 patients with eosinophilic CRSwNP（ECRS）and 23 patients with non-eosinophilic CRSwNP（nECRS）. VAS-olfactory dysfunction （VAS-OD） score, SNOT-22 olfactory score, Sniffin' Sticks test and oERPs collection and processing were performed before the operation. All items were evaluated again 3 months after the operation. Results:VAS-OD and SNOT-22 olfactory score were significantly lower in all CRSwNP patients after the operation than those before the operation[F（1, 43） =357.429, P<0.001; F（1, 43） =185.657, P<0.001], the scores of T, D, I and TDI scores in Sniffin' Sticks test were significantly higher than those before the operation[F（1, 43） =126.302, P<0.001; F（1, 43） =311.301, P<0.001; F（1, 43） =131.401, P<0.001; F（1, 43） =295.885, P<0.001]; The decrease of VAS-OD and SNOT-22 olfactory score in the ECRS group was smaller than that in the nECRS group[F（1, 43） =4.825, P=0.033; F（1, 43） =9.916, P=0.003], T, D and TDI scores were significantly lower in nECRS group than those in nECRS group[F（1, 43） =6.719, P=0.013; F（1, 43） =4.890, P=0.032; F（1, 43） =4.469, P=0.040]; There was a positive correlation between preoperative eosinophil-to-lymphocyte ratio（ELR） and SNOT-22 olfactory score and how much it changes（r=0.455, P=0.002; r=-0.414, P=0.005）, a negative correlation between T, TDI score and how much they change respectively（r=-0.431, P=0.003; r=-0.385, P=0.009; r=-0.383, P=0.010; r=-0.316, P=0.035）. The latency of P3 was significantly shorter after operation than that before operation in all CRSwNP patients[F（1, 14） =24.840, P<0.001], however, the amplitude has no significant surgical effect. Conclusion:FESS could significantly improve the olfactory function of CRSwNP patients, while changes in plasticity may occur in the olfactory cortex. In addition, the preoperative peripheral blood eosinophil granulocyte level can predict the postoperative olfactory improvement.

Pólipo solitario con inserción en techo de fosa nasal / Solitary polyp with insertion into the roof of the nostril

Pólipo coanal es el término utilizado para una masa de tejido blando, solitaria y benigna que se extiende hacia la unión de la cavidad nasal y la nasofaringe; es decir, la coana. Los pólipos coanales nasales se presentan típicamente en tres formas diferentes: pólipos antrocoanales, esfenocoanales y etmoidocoanales. Sitios atípicos de origen han sido reportados en la literatura; por ejemplo, el tabique nasal y el cornete inferior. El conocimiento de los médicos sobre la existencia de pólipos coanales de sitios inusuales puede ayudar en el diagnóstico de los mismos, considerando crucial descartar previamente otros potenciales diagnósticos para estos casos de presentación atípica. A continuación reportamos el caso de un pólipo inflamatorio de inserción en techo de fosa nasal en un paciente de 65 años diagnosticado y tratado en nuestro servicio, cuyo caso es el primero reportado en la literatura.

Coanal polyp is the term used for a solitary, benign soft tissue mass extending into the junction of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx, i.e., the choana. Nasal coanal polyps typically present in three different forms: antrochoanal, sphenocoanal, and ethmoidocoanal polyps. Atypical sites of origin have been reported in the literature; these include the nasal septum and inferior turbinate. Physicians' awareness of the existence of coanal polyps from unusual sites may help in the diagnosis of coanal polyps considering it crucial to previously rule out other potential diagnoses for these cases of atypical presentation. Here we report the case of an inflammatory polyp of insertion in the roof of the nostril in a 65-year-old patient diagnosed and treated in our department, which is the first case reported in the literature.

Hematoma orbitario secundario a cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal / Orbital hematoma secondary to endoscopic sinus surgery

Resumen Durante la cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal, la sección inadvertida y retracción hacia la órbita de la arteria etmoidal anterior (AEA) es el mecanismo habitual del hematoma orbitario (HO); éste se manifiesta con proptosis, dolor y déficit visual potencialmente irreversible. El déficit visual es secundario a isquemia del nervio óptico por aumento de la presión intraocular, siendo suficientes treinta minutos para que ocurra daño visual permanente. Por sus secuelas el tratamiento del HO debe ser rápido y agresivo. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 72 años con diagnóstico de rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales refractaria a tratamiento médico que se sometió a cirugía endoscópica nasal y que desarrolló en el posoperatorio inmediato con un HO. Se manejó precozmente con cantotomía-cantolisis, descompresión orbitaria medial endoscópica y control vascular de la AEA. El paciente evoluciona favorablemente, sin déficit visual. En este artículo se discutirán el diagnóstico y manejo oportunos del hematoma orbitario iatrogénico.

Abstract During endoscopic sinonasal surgery, inadvertent section of the anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) with retraction into the orbit is the usual mechanism of orbital hematoma (OH), leading to proptosis, pain, and potentially irreversible visual loss. Thirty minutes is sufficient for retinal ischemia and permanent visual loss. The explanation for blindness is due to increased intraorbital pressure. The treatment of iatrogenic HO must be quick and aggressive, because if it is not managed in time, it can cause a permanent visual deficit. We present the case of a 72-year-old man with a diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps refractory to medical treatment who underwent nasal endoscopic surgery, evolving in the immediate postoperative period with an HO, requiring canthotomy - cantolysis and early surgical reintervention for endoscopic medial orbital decompression and vascular control of AEA. The patient evolves favorably, without visual deficit. This article will discuss the timely diagnosis and management of iatrogenic orbital hematoma.

Pólipo piloso nasofaríngeo en un recién nacido con obstrucción intermitente de la vía aérea. Presentación de un caso / Nasopharyngeal hairy polyp in a newborn with intermittent airway obstruction. Case report

Los pólipos pilosos nasofaríngeos son tumores benignos poco frecuentes. Se presenta el caso de esta patología en una paciente recién nacida, quien presentó cianosis y dificultad respiratoria por obstrucción de la vía aérea superior, durante las primeras 24 horas de vida. La paciente requirió maniobras de reanimación e intubación endotraqueal. Estudios diagnósticos confirmaron la presencia de una masa en la pared lateral de la faringe. Se realizó la extirpación quirúrgica exitosa con evolución satisfactoria de la paciente

Nasopharyngeal hairy polyps are rare benign tumors. We present a newborn case with a hairy polyp mass causing cyanosis and respiratory distress due to obstruction of the upper airway during the first 24 hours of life. The patient required resuscitation and endotracheal intubation. Diagnostic studies confirmed the presence of a mass in the lateral pharyngeal wall. Surgical treatment and removal of the mass was performed with satisfactory evolution of the patient

Sleep quality assessment in chronic rhinosinusitis patients submitted to endoscopic sinus surgery: a meta-analysis / Avaliação da qualidade do sono em pacientes com rinossinusite crônica submetidos à cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal: uma meta-análise

Abstract Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis can lead to poor sleep quality in affected individuals. Endoscopic nasal surgery has been indicated for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, resulting in improved quality of life, but it is still unknown if there is a similar improvement in sleep quality after the surgical procedure. Objective: To estimate the sleep quality of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. Methods: The literature search was conducted in the indexed databases PubMed, Embase, Lilacs, SciELO, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, Database of Thesis and Dissertations of CAPES, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials and in the grey literature. It included studies that reported the sleep quality of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery based on questionnaires assessing quality of life. Two researchers independently conducted the study selection and extraction. The random effects model was chosen to conduct the meta-analysis that was performed using the statistical package STATA, version 11. Results: Overall, 4 studies and 509 subjects were included in the systematic review. Improved sleep quality was observed in 90% of the patients. There was an improvement (on average, from 57% to 67%) in each of the five symptoms related to sleep quality. The results of the meta-analysis revealed high heterogeneity. Conclusions: This review shows that a large percentage of patients report improved sleep quality after endoscopic sinus surgery.

Resumo Introdução: A rinossinusite crônica pode levar a uma má qualidade do sono nos indivíduos afetados. A cirurgia endoscópica nasal tem sido indicada para pacientes com rinossinusite crônica, resulta em melhoria da qualidade de vida, mas ainda não se sabe se há melhoria semelhante na qualidade do sono após o procedimento cirúrgico. Objetivo: Estimar a qualidade do sono em pacientes com rinossinusite crônica após serem submetidos à cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal. Método: A busca na literatura foi feita nas bases de dados indexadas PubMed, Embase, Lilacs, SciELO, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, Banco de Teses e Dissertações da Capes, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials e na literatura cinzenta. Foram incluídos estudos que relataram a qualidade do sono de pacientes com rinossinusite crônica após ser submetidos à cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal, com base em questionários que avaliaram a qualidade de vida. Dois pesquisadores conduziram independentemente a seleção e extração dos estudos. O modelo de efeitos aleatórios foi escolhido para conduzir a meta-análise que foi feita com o pacote estatístico STATA, versão 11. Resultados: No total, 4 estudos e 509 indivíduos foram incluídos na revisão sistemática. Melhora na qualidade do sono foi observada em 90% dos pacientes. Houve melhora (em média, de 57% a 67%) em cada um dos cinco sintomas relacionados à qualidade do sono. Os resultados da meta-análise apresentaram alta heterogeneidade. Conclusões: Esta revisão mostra que uma grande porcentagem de indivíduos relata melhoria na qualidade do sono após a cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal.

Canine fossa puncture in endoscopic sinus surgery: report of two cases / Punção da fossa canina em cirurgia endoscópica sinusal: relato de dois casos

Abstract Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis is a common chronic disease that often affects maxillary sinus. Endoscopic sinus surgery is the most common procedure for treating the majority of maxillary sinus lesions. Objective: To demonstrate the role of canine fossa puncture during endoscopic sinus surgery procedure in patients with severe maxillary sinus disease. Methods: We present 2 cases where canine fossa puncture has been performed as method to obtain a complete access to the maxillary antrum. Results: According our experience, 2 cases on 296 endoscopic sinus surgery (0.6%) where antrostomy and used of angled microdebrider were not sufficient, canine fossa puncture has been performed as an alternative method to obtain a complete access to the maxillary antrum. Conclusion: Although the advent of endoscopic sinus surgery, our cases support the fact that actually canine fossa puncture is a minimally invasive technique useful in selected cases.

Resumo Introdução: A rinossinusite crônica com polipose nasal é uma doença crônica comum que frequentemente afeta o seio maxilar. A cirurgia endoscópica sinusal é o procedimento mais comum para tratar a maioria das lesões do seio maxilar. Objetivo: Demonstrar o papel da punção da fossa canina durante o procedimento de cirurgia endoscópica sinusal em pacientes com doença grave do seio maxilar. Método: Apresentamos dois casos em que a punção da fossa canina foi feita como método para obter acesso completo ao antro maxilar. Resultados: De acordo com nossa experiência, dois casos em 296 cirurgias endoscópicas sinusais (0,6%) nos quais a antrostomia e o uso de microdebridador angular não foram suficientes, a punção da fossa canina foi feita como um método opcional para obter acesso completo ao antro maxilar. Conclusão: Apesar do advento da cirurgia endoscópica sinusal, os nossos casos apoiam o fato de que a punção da fossa canina é uma técnica minimamente invasiva útil em casos selecionados.

Clinical outcome and patient satisfaction using biodegradable (NasoPore) and non-biodegradable packing, a double-blind, prospective, randomized study / Desfecho clínico e satisfação do paciente com o uso de tampão biodegradável (NasoPore) e não biodegradável: estudo prospectivo, duplo-cego e randomizado

Abstract Introduction Nasal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery is used as a standard procedure. The optimum solution to minimize or eliminate all disadvantages of this procedure may be accomplished using biodegradable packs. Objective The aim of this study was to compare patient satisfaction and clinical outcome associated with absorbable and non-absorbable packing after FESS. Methods In total, 50 patients were included in a prospective, double-blind, randomized trial. One side was packed with polyurethane foam, while the opposite side was packed with gauze packing. On the 2nd, 10th, and 30th postoperative day, the patients were questioned with the aid of a visual analog scale. The standardized questionnaires for bleeding, nasal breathing, feeling of pressure, and headache were used. The presence of synechiae, infection, or granulation was noted and recorded with the video-endoscopy. Results A significant difference according to lower pressure was found in the NasoPore group compared to the controls on day ten after surgery. The NasoPore packing had lower scores with respect to postoperative nose blockage on the 2nd and 10th days. Mucosal healing was better for the NasoPore group, both at day ten and 30 compared with the control group. Conclusion The overall patient comfort is higher when using NasoPore compared to non-resorbable traditional impregnated gauze packing. Intensive saline douches applied three to four times per day are mandatory after the operation to prevent synechiae formation and fluid resorption by the packing.

Resumo Introdução O tamponamento nasal após cirurgia sinusal endoscópica é procedimento de rotina. A solução ideal para minimizar ou eliminar as desvantagens desse procedimento pode ser alcançada com o uso de tampões biodegradáveis. Objetivo Comparar a satisfação do paciente e o desfecho clínico associados ao uso de tampões absorvíveis e não absorvíveis após a cirurgia funcional dos seios paranasais (FESS- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery). Método Foram incluídos 50 pacientes neste estudo prospectivo, duplo-cego e randomizado. Um dos lados foi tamponado com espuma de poliuretano, enquanto no outro lado foi feito um tamponamento com gaze. Nos 2º, 10º e 30º dias após a operação, os pacientes foram perguntados com a ajuda de uma escala analógica visual. Foram empregados questionários padronizados para sangramento, respiração nasal, sensação de pressão e cefaleia. A presença de sinequias, infecção ou granulação foi registrada por videoendoscopia. Resultados Foi observada diferença significante, da sensação de pressão, menor no lado tratado com NasoPore vs. controles no 10º dia após a cirurgia. O tamponamento com NasoPore obteve escores mais baixos com respeito ao bloqueio nasal pós-operatório no 2º e 10º dias. A cicatrização da mucosa foi melhor no lado do NasoPore, mas no 10º e 30º dias os resultados foram comparáveis com os do lado de controle. Conclusão O conforto geral do paciente é maior com o uso de NasoPore vs. tamponamento tradicional com gaze besuntada não reabsorvível. O uso vigoroso de jatos de solução salina aplicados 3-4 vezes ao dia é um procedimento obrigatório após a cirurgia, para evitar a formação de sinequias e para uma absorção natural do tampão.

Rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma: a morphometric comparative study

Introduction Nasal obstruction is one of the main rhinologic complaints, and two diseases must be investigated as differential diagnosis: rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma. Using traditionalmethods, the differential diagnosis between these diseases may be difficult. The morphometric study may be a useful tool for differential diagnosis and to define prognosis. Objective Calculate the morphometric values of rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma and compare the average of variables obtained between the groups. Methods The nasal mucus of 10 patients who had surgery in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Surgery of Head and Neck was studied; 5 had rhinosinusal polyposis and 5 had inverted papilloma. After the capture and print of corresponding data of each slide, the largest and smallest diameters of the nuclei were measured and the morphometric variables were calculated: average diameter, perimeter, ratio between largest and smallest diameter, volume, area, ratio of volume to area, form coefficient, contour index, and eccentricity. Results We found a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the two groups in the following morphometric variables: largest diameter, smallest diameter, average diameter, volume, area, perimeter, and ratio of volume to area, indicating that these parameters can be useful in diagnostic differentiation between these diseases. Conclusion We founded morphometric variables higher in patients with inverted papilloma, which can be related to the neoplastic origin of the inverted papilloma. The analysis of nuclear parameters is an instrument of great value in the differential diagnosis between rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma.

Evaluation of an alternative technique to optimize direct bonding of orthodontic brackets to temporary crowns

OBJECTIVE: To compare shear bond strength of different direct bonding techniques of orthodontic brackets to acrylic resin surfaces.METHODS: The sample comprised 64 discs of chemically activated acrylic resin (CAAR) randomly divided into four groups: discs in group 1 were bonded by means of light-cured composite resin (conventional adhesive); discs in group 2 had surfaces roughened with a diamond bur followed by conventional direct bonding by means of light-cured composite resin; discs in group 3 were bonded by means of CAAR (alternative adhesive); and discs in group 4 had surfaces roughened with a diamond bur followed by direct bonding by means of CAAR. Shear bond strength values were determined after 24 hours by means of a universal testing machine at a speed of 0.5 mm/min, and compared by analysis of variance followed by post-hoc Tukey test. Adhesive remnant index (ARI) was measured and compared among groups by means of Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests.RESULTS: Groups 3 and 4 had significantly greater shear bond strength values in comparison to groups 1 and 2. Groups 3 and 4 yielded similar results. Group 2 showed better results when compared to group 1. In ARI analyses, groups 1 and 2 predominantly exhibited a score equal to 0, whereas groups 3 and 4 predominantly exhibited a score equal to 3.CONCLUSIONS: Direct bonding of brackets to acrylic resin surfaces using CAAR yielded better results than light-cured composite resin. Surface preparation with diamond bur only increased shear bond strength in group 2.

OBJETIVO: comparar a resistência ao cisalhamento de diferentes técnicas para colagem direta de braquetes ortodônticos em superfície de resina acrílica.MÉTODOS: sessenta e quatro (64) discos de resina acrílica ativada quimicamente (RAAQ) foram divididos aleatoriamente em qautro grupos: grupo 1 = colagem com resina composta fotopolimerizável (adesivo convencional); grupo 2 = superfície abrasionada com broca diamantada e colagem com resina composta fotopolimerizável; grupo 3 = colagem com RAAQ (adesivo alternativo); grupo 4 = superfície abrasionada com broca diamantada e colagem com RAAQ. A resistência ao cisalhamento foi avaliada 24h após a colagem, utilizando-se uma máquina universal de ensaios, operando a uma velocidade de 0,5mm/min, e comparada por meio da análise de variância, seguida pelo teste post-hoc de Tukey. O índice de adesivo remanescente (IAR) foi mensurado e comparado entre os grupos por meio dos testes Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn.RESULTADOS: os grupos 3 e 4 demonstraram resistência ao cisalhamento significativamente maior do que os grupos 1 e 2. Os grupos 3 e 4 apresentaram resultados similares. O grupo 2 apresentou melhores resultados do que o grupo 1. Na análise do IAR, observou-se predominância do escore 0 para os grupos 1 e 2 e do escore 3 para os grupos 3 e 4.CONCLUSÕES: a colagem do braquete em superfície de resina acrílica utilizando-se a RAAQ apresentou melhores resultados do que a colagem com resina composta fotopolimerizável. A abrasão da superfície com broca diamantada apenas aumentou a resistência ao cisalhamento no grupo 2.

Cambios olfatorios en pacientes con rinosinusitis crónica polipoidea tratados mediante cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal (CENS) / Olfactory changes in patients with chronic polypoid rhinosinusitis treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) / Mudanças olfativas em pacientes com rinossinusite crônicapolipóide tratados mediante cirurgia endoscópica nasosinusal (Cens)

Introducción y objetivos: La poliposis nasal se encuentra presente en el 4% de la población general y entre el 25-30% de aquellos con rinosinusitis crónica. La presencia de pólipos nasales es un importante factor de riesgo para alteraciones en el olfato. Objetivo: establecer si existe mejoría del olfato en pacientes con poliposis nasal luego de ser intervenidos quirúrgicamente con cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal. Métodos: Se tomó una muestra de 20 pacientes con rinosinusitis crónica polipoidea tratados mediante cirugía oscópica nasosinusal por un mismo cirujano, con follow up a 30 días en los que se examinó el nivel de olfato pre y postoperatorio mediante el método del Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center. Se evaluó prequirúrgicamente el grado de poliposis mediante el score tomográfico de Lund McKay. Resultados: Aumento del puntaje de olfato en pacientes con poliposis nasal luego de la polipectomía con cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal (p<0,0001). Relación lineal entre el score tomográfico preoperatorio y el grado de mejoría del olfato (p<0,05). Conclusiones: Existe mejoría del olfato en paciente con rinosinusitis crónica polipoidea luego del tratamiento de esta patología con cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal. Se observó, también, que a mayor grado de poliposis preoperatoria, mayor es la mejoría del olfato postoperatorio.

Introduction and objectives: nasal polyposis affects 4% of the general population and 25% - 30% of pa tients with chronic rhinosinusitis. The presence of nasal polyps poses a significant risk of developing olfaction disorders. The aim of this study is to determine whether patients with nasal polyps show any olfactory improvement after treatment with functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Methods: 20 patients were examined. All of them suffered from chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps and were treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery by the same surgeon. A 30-day follow-up was conducted, studying the patients’ pre-and-post-operative/ surgery olfaction levels through the method of the Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center. Polyposis was staged preoperatively, using the Tomographic Lund McKay scale with scores ranging from 0 to 24, depending on the occupation of the paranasal sinuses and the osteomeatal complex. We excluded patients under 15 years old, patients having chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps, patients who had undergone repeated surgery due to relapse and patients with comorbidities, including mucoviscidosis, brain degenerative diseases and cilium diseases. Results: There was an improvement of the olfactory level after the Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. We concluded that the higher the tomographic Lund-McKay score, the better the olfaction after the surgery.

Introdução e objetivos: A polipose nasal está presente em 4% da população geral e entre 25%-30% das pessoas com rinossinusite crônica. A presença de pólipos nasais é um importante fator de risco para alterações no olfato. Objetivo: estabelecer se existe melhora do olfato em pacientes com polipose nasal após intervenção cirúrgica com endoscopia nasossinusal. Métodos: Considerou-se uma amostra de 20 pacientes com rinossinusite crônica polipóide tratados mediante cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal pelo mesmo cirurgião, com acompanhamento 30 dias após a cirurgia, nos quais foi examinado o nível de olfato antes e depois da operação com o método do Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center. Avaliou-se antes da cirurgia o grau de polipose com um score tomográfico de Lund McKay. Resultados: Aumento da pontuação de olfato em pacientes com polipose nasal após a polipectomia com cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal (p<0,0001) . Relação linear entre o score tomográfico pré-operatório e o grau de melhora do olfato (p<0,05). Conclusões: Existe uma melhora de olfato em pacientes com rinossinusite crônica polipoide após o tratamento desta patologia com cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal. Observou-se também que quanto maior o grau de polipose pré-operatória, maior é a melhora do olfato pós-operatório.

Resultados em longo prazo da cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal no tratamento da rinossinusite crônica com e sem pólipos nasais / Long-term outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps

Rinossinusite crônica (RSC) afeta significativamente a qualidade de vida e o tratamento clínico e cirúrgico visa apenas seu controle clínico. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida e o controle clínico da RSC em longo prazo em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional longitudinal prospectivo que seguiu pacientes com diagnóstico clínico de RSC no pré-operatório, pós-operatório de 3 meses e depois por no mínimo 2 anos após cirurgia nasossinusal endoscópica com a utilização do questionário Sinonasal Outcome Test 22 (SNOT-22) como principal medida de resposta ao tratamento, além da avaliação do controle clínico a longo prazo. RESULTADOS: Trinta e oito pacientes foram avaliados em todos os intervalos. Houve uma grande melhora dos valores do SNOT-22 entre o pré-operatório (61,3) e o pós-operatório de 3 (16,9) e 24 meses (32,3). Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os pacientes com e sem pólipos nasais. Nota-se pouca proporção de pacientes controlados em ambos os grupos, e 7,89% foram submetidos à cirurgia revisional no período estudado. CONCLUSÃO: A cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal promoveu importante melhora da qualidade de vida nos pacientes com rinossinusite crônica, atingindo controle clínico aceitável com baixa necessidade de reintervenção cirúrgica, mesmo após dois anos de seguimento pós-operatório.

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) significantly affects patient quality of life. Medical and surgical treatments aim to clinically manage the condition. OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term quality of life and clinical management of CRS in patients submitted to endoscopic sinus surgery. METHOD: This prospective cross-sectional cohort study enrolled 38 patients and looked into the follow-up data of subjects diagnosed with CRS before surgery, three months after surgery, and at least two years after surgery. The Sinonasal Outcome Test 22 (SNOT-22) was used to assess response to treatment and long-term clinical management of the disease. RESULTS: Significant improvements in the SNOT-22 scores were seen between the preoperative (61.3) and postoperative assessments with three (16.9) and 24 (32.3) months. No statistically significant differences were seen when patients with polyps were compared to polyp-free subjects. Few patients were controlled in both groups, and 7.89% of the subjects had revision surgery during the study. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic sinus surgery significantly improved the quality of life of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Clinical control of the condition was acceptable, with few patients requiring re-operation within two years of the first surgery.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT): 22 to Brazilian Portuguese / Tradução, adaptação cultural e validação do questionário Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT): 22 para a Língua Portuguesa (BR)

Quality of life questionnaires have been increasingly used in clinical trials to help establish the impact of medical intervention or to assess the outcome of health care services. Among disease-specific outcome measures, SNOT-22 was considered the most suitable tool for assessing chronic rhinosinusitis and patients with nasal polyps. AIMS: To perform translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the SNOT-22 to Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: Prospective study involving eighty-nine patients with chronic rhinosinusitis or nasal polyps submitted to functional endoscopic sinus surgery, who answered the questionnaire before and after surgery. Furthermore, 113 volunteers without sinonasal disease also answered the questionnaire. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, measure validity, responsiveness and clinical interpretability were assessed. RESULTS: Mean preoperative, postoperative and no sinonasal disease scores were 62.39, 23.09 and 11.42, respectively (p<0.0001); showing validity and responsiveness. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.9276). Reliability was sufficiently good, considering inter-interviewers (r=0.81) and intra-interviewers within a 10 to 14 day-interval (r=0.72). Surgery effect size was 1.55. Minimally important difference was 14 points; and scores up to 10 points were considered normal. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese SNOT-22 version is a valid instrument to assess patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps.

Os questionários de qualidade de vida têm sido utilizados para determinar o impacto promovido por uma intervenção ou avaliar os resultados dos serviços de saúde. Dentre os questionários específicos, o SNOT-22 foi considerado o mais adequado para avaliar pacientes com rinossinusite crônica (RSC) e polipose nasossinusal (PNS). OBJETIVO: Realizar a tradução, adaptação cultural e validação do SNOT-22 para o Português Brasileiro (BR). MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Estudo prospectivo com 89 pacientes no pré e pós-operatório de cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal por RSC ou PNS e 113 voluntários sem doença nasossinusal. RESULTADOS: O escore médio no pré-operatório foi de 62,39 pontos; no pós-operatório, de 23,09 e dos sem doença nasossinusal, de 11,42 (p<0,0001), mostrando a validade e responsividade. A consistência interna foi alta (alfa de Cronbach de 0,9276). A reprodutibilidade foi suficiente na aplicação interentrevistadores (r=0,81) e intraentrevistadores com 10 a 14 dias de intervalo (r=0,72). O tamanho de efeito da cirurgia foi de 1,55. A diferença minimamente importante foi de 14 pontos e escores até 10 pontos foram considerados como normais. CONCLUSÃO: A versão para Português Brasileiro do questionário SNOT-22 é um instrumento válido para avaliar pacientes com RSC e PNS.

Resultados de la cirugía endoscópica nasosinusal en la poliposis nasosinusal, con microdesbridador y sin él / Results of the nasosinusal endoscopic surgery in nasosinusal polyposis with and without micro defibrillator

INTRODUCCIÓN. La poliposis nasal es una enfermedad multifactorial con prevalencia en la población general del 2 al 5 por ciento. Fue objetivo de este estudio comparar los resultados quirúrgicos en 60 pacientes con poliposis nasosinusal, operados con microdesbridador y sin él. MÉTODOS. Se analizaron 60 pacientes operados entre el 2002 y el 2006. Se estudiaron factores relacionados, como asma, intolerancia al ácido acetilsalicílico y alergia. Fueron consideradas las cirugías previas, endoscópicas o convencionales, así como las complicaciones menores y mayores derivadas de éstas. Se revisaron los casos que no se lograron controlar con tratamiento médico. RESULTADOS. Los resultados globales fueron satisfactorios: a los 2 años 29 pacientes (48,3 por ciento) estaban asintomáticos, 45 (75 por ciento) con las fosas libres de pólipos, 11 (18,3 por ciento) con recidiva controlada con tratamiento médico y hubo que reintervenir solo a 2 pacientes (3,3 por ciento). El número de complicaciones permaneció muy por debajo del nivel razonable; hubo solo 2 (3,3 por ciento) complicaciones mayores: un hematoma periorbitario y una lesión de lámina papirácea. CONCLUSIONES. Las afecciones inflamatorias nasosinusales, y en especial la poliposis nasal, se benefician con un tratamiento quirúrgico endoscópico. La experiencia y el uso de instrumental motorizado (microdesbridador) han mejorado aún más los resultados de esta técnica(AU)

INTRODUCTION. Nasal polyposis is a multifactor disease with prevalence in general population from 2 to 5 percent. The objective of present paper was to compare the surgical results in 60 patients with nasosinusal polyposis operated on with and without micro-defibrillator. METHODS. Sixty patients operated on between 2002 and 2006. The related factors were studied including asthma, acetylsalicylic acid and allergy. Previous, endoscopic or conventional surgeries were considered as well as the minor and major complications derived from it. The non-controlled cases with medical treatment were reviewed. RESULTS. The overall results were satisfactory: at two years 29 patients (48,3 percent) were asymptomatic, 45 (75 percent) with fossae free of polypi, 11 (18,3 percent) with relapse controlled by medical treatment and only a reintervention in two patients (3,3 percent). The figure of complications remained very low of the reasonable level; there was only 2 (3,3 percent) (major complications): a periorbital hematoma and a lesion of papyraceous plate. CONCLUSIONS. The nasosinusal affections and specially the nasal polyposis to do well out the endoscopic surgical treatment. The experience and the use of motorized instrumental (micro- defibrillator) have improved even more the results of this technique(AU)

Manejo quirúrgico de la poliposis nasosinusal / Surgical management of sinonasal polyposis

Introducción: La poliposis nasosinusal es un proceso inflamatorio crónico de la mucosa rinosinusal, de etiología desconocida, y que requiere de tratamiento quirúrgico en más de 50 por ciento de los pacientes. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de la cirugía endoscópica en pacientes con poliposis nasosinusal en el Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau. Material y método: Estudio retrospectivo de 180 fichas clínicas de pacientes operados en este hospital en el período 1999-2008. Resultados: La distribución según sexo fue de 63 por ciento varones y 37 por ciento mujeres (p <0,001) y el promedio etario, de 44,9 años. El motivo principal de consulta fue la obstrucción nasal. Un tercio de los pacientes tenía poliposis masiva. El 17 por ciento se asoció con asma. Más del 50 por ciento de los pacientes usó corticoides inhalados en el preoperatorio. En el 58 por ciento se realizó cirugía endoscópica hasta etmoides anterior. No hubo complicaciones mayores en esta serle estudiada. La recidiva global fue de 24 por ciento. El promedio de meses libres de recidiva fue 46,7 meses (IC 95 por ciento: 37,5-55,5), con una recidiva de 25 por ciento al año de seguimiento. No se encontró asociación entre recidiva y los factores de riesgo estudiados. Discusión: En comparación con la literatura, se observa similares características demográficas. Sin embargo, los factores de riesgo de recidiva no fueron significativos, aparentemente debido a una baja prevalenciay a pérdida del seguimiento. La tasa de recidiva aumenta con el tiempo, motivo por el cual se requiere un seguimiento a largo plazo. Conclusiones: No se detectó asociación entre recidiva y los factores de riesgo clásicamente descritos en la literatura. Las recidivas fueron tardías y se obtuvieron tasas de recidiva similares a lo publicado en la literatura.

Introduction: Sinonasal polyposis is a chronic inflammatory process rhinosinusal mucosa of unknown etiology which in over 50 percent of patients requires surgical treatment. Aim: To evaluate the results of endoscopic surgery in patients with sinonasal polyposis in the Barros Luco-Trudeau Hospital. Material and method: Retrospective study of 180 medical records of patients operated at this hospital from 1999 to 2008. Results: The sexual distribution was 63 percent male and 37 percent women (p <0.001). The average age was 44.9years. The chief complaint was nasal obstruction. A third of the patients had massive polyposis. The 17 percent was associated with asthma. Over 50 percent of patients used inhaled corticosteroids preoperatively in 58 percent performed endoscopic surgery to anterior ethmoid. There were no major complications in these series studied. The overall recurrence was 24 percent. The average number of months free of recurrence was 46.7 months (95 percent Cl 37.5 to 55.5) with a recurrence of 25 percent per year of follow up. We found no association between recurrence and the risk factors studied. Discussion: Comparing with the literature, we see the same demographic characteristics but risk factors for recurrence are not significant, apparently due to the low prevalence and loss of follow-up. The recurrence rate is increased over time and therefore requires a long-term monitoring. Conclusions: We found no association between recurrence and the risk factors classically described in literature. Recurrences were late and we had similar recurrence rates to publish in the literature.

Biofilme em rinossinusite crônica com polipose nasossinusal: estudo piloto / Biofilm in chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps: pilot study

Apatogenia da rinossinusite crônica não está completamente estabelecida e existem algumas explicações para essa doença, como a osteíte, os superantígenos, a hipersensibilidade mediada por fungos e, mais recentemente, o biofilme. Não existem publicações na língua portuguesa sobre biofilmes na rinossinusite crônica. Objetivo: Reproduzir um método para evidenciar a presença de biofilmes em pacientes com rinossinusite crônica com polipose nasossinusal. Material e método: Amostras de bula etmoidal de nove pacientes com rinossinusite crônica com polipose nasossinusal sem resposta ao tratamento clínico submetidos à cirurgia foram analisadas com microscopia eletrônica de varredura para evidenciar o biofilme. Desenho do estudo: Estudo de coorte contemporânea com corte transversal. Resultados: Observamos o biofilme em 55,56 por cento (5/9) dos pacientes, através da visualização da estrutura tridimensional, de estruturas esféricas envolvidas por uma matriz amorfa e dos canais de água. Conclusão: Reproduzimos um método de visualização de biofilme bacteriano através da microscopia eletrônica de varredura e evidenciamos a sua presença nos pacientes com rinossinusite crônica com polipose nasossinusal.

Chronic rhinosinusitis pathogenesis is not completely established and there are some explanations for this disease, such as osteitis, superantigens, fungal-mediated hypersensitivity and, more recently, biofilms. There are no reports in Portuguese about biofilms in chronic rhinosinusitis. AIM: To reproduce a method for visualization of biofilms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps. Patients and methods: Samples of ethmoid bulla of nine patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps without response to clinical treatment who underwent surgery were analyzed with scanning electron microscopy to evidence bacterial biofilms. Study design: A contemporary cross-sectional cohort study Results: In 55.56 percent (5/9) of the patients we observed biofilms by seeing three-dimensional structures, spherical structures surrounded by an amorphous matrix and water-channels. Conclusion: We reproduced a method for visualization of bacterial biofilms by scanning electron microscopy and evidenced its presence in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.