Frontal Sinus Balloon Sinuplasty-Patient Satisfaction and Factors Predicting Reoperation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore predictive factors of postoperative outcome of frontal sinus balloon dilation.

Study design

Retrospective questionnaire study.

Setting

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Finland.

Methods

We reviewed electronic records of all patients who underwent frontal sinus balloon dilatation (successful or attempted) in our clinic from 2008 to 2019. We documented patient characteristics, preoperative imaging results, intraoperative factors, possible complications, and reoperations. Those who underwent frontal sinus balloon sinuplasty were sent a questionnaire regarding their current symptoms and long-term satisfaction with surgery.

Results

In total, 258 operations (40

SUBMITTER: Sainio S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10046702 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature