Draf 3-type frontal sinusotomy as a part of revision procedures in patients with recurrent nasal polyps

Česká verzia

Authors: Schalek P.; Fuksa J.; Guha A.; Chovanec M.
Authors place of work: Otorinolaryngologická klinika 3. LF UK a FN Královské Vinohrady, Praha
Published in the journal: Otorinolaryngol Foniatr, 70, 2021, No. 1, pp. 12-14.
Category: Original Article
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/ccorl202112

Summary

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in the population is estimated at 4%. If adequate conservative treatment fails to improve the quality of life, patients are indicated for surgical therapy, which is represented by a functional endonasal surgery. The recurrence of polyps after surgery is reported by up to 60% in some studies. At the moment, available data does not indicate the optimal extent of surgery, especially in the case of revision procedures. The aim of the presented study was to find out whether a more radical revision surgery, including Draf 3-type (D3) frontal sinotomy, could be beneficial for patients with recurrent disease. Material and methods: Forty-two patients with recurrent polyposis were included in a retrospective case-control study. Half of the patients had undergone a more radical procedure including D3, while the control group had a standard operation. In both groups, the quality of life was assessed using the Czech version of the SNOT-22 questionnaire, the incidence of polyp recurrence and the need for revision within 2 years after the operation. Results: The presented study recorded lower postoperative values of postoperative SNOT-22 questionnaire in patients with D3 frontal sinotomy, but the difference was not statistically significant compared to the group of patients after traditional FES. A significantly lower need for revision surgery was proved in patients with more radical surgery. Conclusion: These data suggest that more radical surgical procedure in a subgroup of patients with severe recurrent polyps may be beneficial for these patients.

Keywords:

nasal polyps – functional endonasal surgery – D3-type frontal sinusotomy – quality of life

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