Use of balloon catheter dilation vs. traditional endoscopic sinus surgery in management of light and severe chronic rhinosinusitis of the frontal sinus: a multicenter prospective randomized study [PDF]
, 2018 OBJECTIVE: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) of the frontal sinus is a complex pathological condition and many surgical techniques were described to treat this area endoscopically, like traditional endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and balloon catheter dilation (
Azimonti, D +6 more
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, 2000 Fungal infections in both their invasive and non-invasive forms can prove difficult to diagnose. The often characteristic appearances on imaging are of great assistance.
Howard, D, Lloyd, G, Lund, VJ, Savy, L
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The potential negative impact of antibiotic pack on antibiotic stewardship in primary care in Switzerland: a modelling study. [PDF]
, 2020 BACKGROUND: In Switzerland, oral antibiotics are dispensed in packs rather than by exact pill-count. We investigated whether available packs support compliance with recommended primary care treatment regimens for common infections in children and adults.
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Frequency of the odontogenic maxillary sinusitis extended to the anterior ethmoid sinus and response to surgical treatment [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: Odontogenic sinusitis usually affects the maxillary sinus but may extend to the anterior ethmoid si - nuses. The purpose of this study is to determine the percentage of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis extended to the anterior ethmoid sinuses ...
Crovetto de la Torre, Miguel Angel +4 more
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Low-Grade B Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder Masquerading as Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Sinusitis, 2021 Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common persistent disorders of the developed world, requiring input from various specialists including primary care physicians, otolaryngologists, respiratory physicians, and allergologists.
Rory Chan +2 more
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sinus and Nasal Allergies among Tannery Workers of Kanpur City
Sinusitis, 2021 India is greatly afflicted by sinusitis, which is a condition that involves inflaming sinuses (the air cavities in the nasal passage) in your nose, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Gyan Chandra Kashyap +2 more
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Imaging for endoscopic sinus surgery in adults [PDF]
, 2002 Computerized tomography (CT) offers the gold standard in terms of imaging the extent of disease and the fine detailed anatomy, both pre-requisites to the safe practice of endoscopic sinus surgery. Neither plain X-rays nor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Lloyd, G, Lund, VJ, Savy, L
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Real-Time Operative Coding for Endoscopic Sinonasal Procedures: Quality Improvement in Practice
Sinusitis, 2021 Objective: investigate the impact of an intraoperative coding sticker (ICS) on the accuracy of coding in endoscopic sinonasal procedures. Methods: this was a two-cycle audit evaluating the accuracy (and financial impact) of intraoperative coding of ...
Bassem Mettias +2 more
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Low Baseline Pneumococcal Antibody Titers Predict Specific Antibody Deficiency, Increased Upper Respiratory Infections, and Allergy Sensitization. [PDF]
, 2020 Background:Inadequate titers of pneumococcal antibody (PA) are commonly present among patients with recurrent respiratory infections. Objective:We sought to determine the effect of the degree of inadequacy in baseline PA titers on the subsequent ...
Chernikova, Diana +5 more
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Sinusitis, 2023 Central compartment atopic disease (CCAD) is a distinct phenotype within chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) with a pathophysiology that bridges the gap between allergy and CRSwNP, an association that was previously ambiguous. Understanding
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