Clinical curative effect and safety of balloon sinuplasty in children with chronic rhinosinusitis

Publication date: September 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 100
Author(s): Jia Liu, Zigai Zhao, Yang Chen, Bin Xu, Jiren Dai, Yong Fu
ObjectiveBalloon Sinuplasty for the management of paranasal sinus inflammatory diseases was introduced in otolaryngology in 2005. Over the past decade, evidence strongly supports its safety and efficacy for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in adults. Because it requires no bone or tissue removal, this procedure could be suitable in children. We present our initial experience of its use for the treatment of CRS in children.Materials and methodsA prospective study was performed of 30 children with failed medical therapy, who were scheduled for surgery. They underwent treatment by balloon sinuplasty of selected sinuses. Data were collected, including age, VAS score, CT score, and nasal endoscopy findings.ResultsThe procedure was successful in 61/65 sinuses (93.84%). Balloon sinuplasty improved sinus-related quality of life scores as well as computed tomography (CT) and endoscopic findings for up to 1 year after operation (p < 0.05).ConclusionIn this initial study, balloon sinuplasty showed a clinical curative effect in the treatment of children with refractory CRS, and was relatively safe. Structural abnormalities in sinus ostia and hypoplastic sinuses may not be amenable to balloon catheter sinuplasty.



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