Journal Reviews

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Sinus implants to treat recalcitrant polyps

7 January 2020 | | Rhinology / Sinus | bioabsorbable, chronic sinusitis, corticosteroid, endoscopic sinus surgery, ethmoid, polyposis, Sinus surgery, stent

It is well established that the burden of chronic rhinosinusitis on healthcare costs and patients’ quality of life is high, and that current mainstream treatment options of oral or topical steroids are not without problems. This paper compares two RCTSs...

Stenting and sinus surgery

1 January 2018 | | Chronic rhinosinusitis, Chronic sinusitis, Drug-eluting stents, Sinus surgery, Stents, Steroid releasing stents

Stents are used in sinus surgery with the aim of maintaining patency of sinus cavity avoiding restenosis from inflammation or scarring. The exact indication for stenting in sinus surgery however is still debated. The authors discussed the potential role of...